Western Australia

Name of program: Clean Energy Future Fund

What’s the intended outcome? 

• supports the implementation of innovative clean energy projects in Western Australia that offer high public value through the following outcomes:
  • significant, cost-effective reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below projected (or baseline) emissions as a direct result of the clean energy project
  • design, deployment, testing or demonstration of innovative clean energy projects likely to deliver community benefits or lead to broad adoption and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Who’s funding it? Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and Energy Policy WA

What’s available?

• the State Government has invested an additional $18 million to 2030–31 ($11.2 million to 2026–27) to extend the Clean Energy Future Fund.

Conditions?

• The definition of a clean energy project is a project that deploys or applies a technology that reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the production or use of stationary energy. This excludes the use of energy for the purpose of transportation.
• Projects proposing replacement of diesel or coal with gas are likely to have a lower merit score and be less aligned with Ministerial priorities than those replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.
• Projects that are clearly already in-progress and committed are not eligible.

When does funding close? Check website

How do I apply? Click here

Name of program: Pilbara Traditional Owner Participation Support Fund

Who’s funding it? Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS)

Who’s it for: 

• Prescribed Bodies Corporates impacted by the Pilbara Energy Transition, including:
  • Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corporation
  • Budina Aboriginal Corporation
  • Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation
  • Gobawarrah Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation
  • Jamukurnu Yapalikumu Aboriginal Corporation
  • Jidi Jidi Aboriginal Corporation
  • Jurruru Aboriginal Corporation
  • Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation
  • Kariyarra Pirnthurruna Native Title Group
  • Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation
  • Kulyamba Aboriginal Corporation
  • Kulyakartu Aboriginal Corporation
  • Marputu Aboriginal Corporation
  • Mungarlu Ngurrarankatja Rirraunkaja Aboriginal Corporation
  • Ngarlawangga Aboriginal Corporation
  • Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation
  • Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation
  • Nganhurra Thanardi Garrbu Aboriginal Corporation
  • Nyangumarta Karajarri Aboriginal Corporation
  • Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation
  • Palyku-Jartayi Aboriginal Corporation
  • Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation
  • The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation
  • Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
  • Wanparta Aboriginal Corporation
  • Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation
  • Wirrawandi Aboriginal Corporation
  • Woodgoomungooh Aboriginal Corporation
  • Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation
  • Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation
  • Yinggarda Aboriginal Corporation
  • Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation.

What’s it for? 

• to support broader First Nations participation in the Pilbara energy transition through sharing information
• to identify and progress clean energy projects on Country

What’s available?

• up to $100,000 in grant funding 
• can be used for:
  • assessment of opportunities as well as preferred sites for renewable generation and
    transmission infrastructure
  • renewable energy resource assessments and monitoring
  • renewable generation feasibility and grid-connection studies
  • expert advice on contract negotiations with renewable generation developers
  • training, skills and information activities.

When does funding close? Closing 30 June 2025, or until grant funds are fully committed.

How do I apply? Click here

Thanks to Michael Lammli for the use of the photo!