Australian Renewable Energy Agency logo
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.

Between cyclesAustralian Renewable Energy AgencyAustralia
View on funder site
About

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…

What this grant funds

Decarbonisation of existing industrial facilities in regional Australia.

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.AUD 180M
Funding analytics

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Create free accountSign in
Industries

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Create free accountSign in
Eligibility criteria

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Create free accountSign in
Application process

Sign up free to see how to apply

Create free accountSign in
What you have to submit

Sign up free to see what you submit

Create free accountSign in
Timeline

Sign up free to see the timeline

Create free accountSign in
Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: arena.gov.au