$9 million in grants to support clean energy projects
The WA Government has launched a new round of grants to support innovative clean energy projects that help to diversify and decarbonise the Western Australian economy.
And one of its priorities includes supporting projects with demonstrated benefits to First Nations peoples.
A total of $9 million is available in Round 4 of the Clean Energy Future Fund (CEFF) with individual grants ranging from $100,000 to $4 million.
Key points
- Round 4 of the Clean Energy Future Fund open from today
- Individual grants available from $100,000 to $4 million
- Program supports projects that deliver significant emissions reductions and community benefits
Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson made the announcement during a visit to Electric Power Conversions Australia, a local business that previously received a CEFF grant to retrofit a diesel mining haul truck to full battery electric.
Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson.
“Western Australia is committed to driving innovation in clean energy technologies that deliver real emissions reductions and community benefits. This fund is helping local projects turn ideas into action,” Ms Sanderson said.
“It has supported a variety of clean energy projects including the electrification of mine haul trucks, replacement of diesel generators with battery storage, pumped hydroelectric storage and re-deployable solar power plants.
“Investing in clean energy is critical to decarbonising our economy and securing WA’s position as a leader in the transition to net zero.”
The Clean Energy Future Fund supports innovative projects that test and demonstrate new clean energy technologies in WA and enable wider adoption.
The government has invested $37 million since the CEFF since it was first launched in 2020.
Electric Power Conversions Australia retrofitted a diesel mining haul truck to full battery electric.
Key information
Grant size range: $100,000 to $4 million (GST exclusive)
Total funds available: Around $9 million is available for grants in this round
Maximum percentage of eligible project costs the grant can cover: 25 per cent
Maximum time to spend funds: 5 years
Funding mechanism: The grant is paid by milestone in arrears on evidence the milestone has been completed and paid for.
Fund opened for applications: Tuesday 6 January 2026
Applications closed: 8am AWST, Monday 20 April 2026
Applicants notified of outcome and successful projects announced: Late 2026
Who could apply: At the time of entering into a Funding Agreement, the applicant must be an Australian entity incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) or a local government entity, government research organisation, university, or a consortium with an eligible entity as lead applicant.
Grant application workshops/webinars
About the grant – 10am, Thursday 29 January 2026
Completing the financial model – 10am, Tuesday 3 February 2026
For more information:
https://www.wa.gov.au/service/environment/environment-information-services/clean-energy-future-fund
