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Powering the Regions Fund — Safeguard Transformation Stream

Backs industrial decarbonization for trade-exposed facilities through matched support and process change.

The Powering the Regions Fund Safeguard Transformation Stream is a matched-grant pathway for trade-exposed facilities under Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism, with a total allocation of AUD $600 million.

Round 1 opened on 7 August 2023. Eligible applicants are trade-exposed industrial operators in sectors including metals, critical minerals processing, chemicals, and cement production. The programm

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 27 May 2026Source: www.dcceew.gov.au