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Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund

Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund — Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

Funds low-carbon liquid-fuel innovation and deployment in Australia to strengthen real-world implementation.

The Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund — Low Carbon Liquid Fuels is an ARENA-administered program deploying a dedicated A$250 million tranche to support pre-commercial innovation, demonstration, and deployment of low carbon liquid fuels in Australia. Covered fuel categories include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and biofuels more broadly. The program launched in December …

Pre-commercial innovation, demonstration and deployment for low carbon liquid fuels.

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 250M

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