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Powering the Regions — Industrial Transformation Stream

Powering the Regions ITS — Round 3

Funds regional industrial decarbonization projects at Australian facilities to strengthen real-world implementation.

Powering the Regions — Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) Round 3 is an ARENA grant program providing A$180 million in remaining funding (from an A$400 million total pool) to decarbonise existing industrial facilities located in regional Australia. The stream focuses on real, operational assets rather than greenfield projects: eligible activities include electrification, energy efficiency upgr…

Decarbonisation of existing industrial facilities in regional Australia.

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 180M

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