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Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) Grants Program

Grid Enhancing Technologies Grants

Runs research teams and institutions for Grid Enhancing Technologies Grants in energy systems and climate technology.

The Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) Grants Program is a AUD $30 million initiative under Australia's Rewiring the Nation umbrella, administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) through the DISR Business Grants Hub. The program runs from 2025-26 through 2028-29 and funds projects that deploy grid-enhancing technologies to strengthen Australia's electโ€ฆ

Deployment of grid-enhancing technologies that strengthen Australia's electricity network and increase the capacity of existing assets to carry additional renewable generation.

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.12โ€“48 months
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 30M

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