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Advancing Renewables Program

Advancing Renewables Program

Supports Australia's renewable energy development with demonstration and pre commercial deployment pathways for industry.

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About

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency's Advancing Renewables Program is ARENA's perpetual, continuously open funding vehicle for renewable energy projects at the development, demonstration, and pre-commercial deployment stages. The program operates without fixed application rounds or closing dates, accepting submissions year-round through ARENA's ARENANet online portal. It spans ARENA's five stra…

What this grant funds

Ultra low-cost solar; renewable electricity transition; clean hydrogen commercialisation; low-emissions metals; transport decarbonisation.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: arena.gov.au