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Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund

Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund — Green Metals

Funds low-emission metals innovation and deployment in Australia to strengthen real-world implementation.

The Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund — Green Metals stream is an A$750 million grant program administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) under the Australian Government's Future Made in Australia policy framework. The stream targets pre-commercial innovation, demonstration, and early deployment projects in low-emission metals manufacturing, with a particular focus on gre…

Funds pre-commercial innovation and demonstration projects in low-emission metals manufacturing — green steel, green aluminium, and related supply chains — through ARENA's A$750 million FMIA stream.

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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.AUD 750M

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