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Powering the Regions Fund — Safeguard Transformation Stream

Powering the Regions Fund — Safeguard Transformation Stream Round 2

Supports trade-exposed Australian facilities covered by emissions policy to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions with approved mitigation investments.

The Powering the Regions Fund – Safeguard Transformation Stream Round 2 is an Australian Government grant program with approximately $321 million available through 31 March 2033, designed to assist trade-exposed industrial facilities covered by Australia's Safeguard Mechanism to reduce their scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions. Although policy is set by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the E

Funds trade-exposed Safeguard Mechanism facilities to reduce scope 1 emissions through capital projects and technology adoption, covering up to 50% of eligible costs.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.5 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–60 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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.AUD 321M

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Last verified: 30 Jun 2026Source: business.gov.au