Hydrogen Headstart — Round 2
Funds large renewable hydrogen production initiatives through national clean energy programs.
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Hydrogen Headstart Round 2 is the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's A$2 billion production-credit program designed to underwrite the commercial launch of large-scale renewable hydrogen production in Australia. Rather than a conventional grant, the program delivers revenue through a Headstart Production Credit — a per-kilogram payment made over a ten-year operating period once a project reaches …
Large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects in Australia.
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.Auction
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.AUD 2B
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