2024 Grants for Energy-Efficient SMB Equipment

Small and medium-sized businesses in Australia have the chance to enhance their operations with grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. These grants are available to help businesses upgrade to more  energy-efficient equipment —an initiative with significant benefits for both the environment and their finances.

Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Enterprises Round 2 

Energy Efficiency Grants  aim to support businesses by upgrading or replacing inefficient equipment, ultimately reducing energy usage and costs. Learn about the grant opportunity and check your eligibility.

Key Details:

• Grant Amount: Up to $25,000 covering 100% of eligible expenditure.
• Total Funding: $41.241 million available.
• Application Deadline: Closes April 8, 2024, 5:00 pm AEST.
• Eligibility: Open to businesses with 1 to 199 employees.
• Distribution: Funding will be allocated across states and territories based on national business distribution.
• Demand Driven: Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted in each jurisdiction.

Program Objectives:

• Improve energy efficiency practices and technology adoption.
• Assist businesses in managing energy costs.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Intended Outcomes:

• Increase awareness of energy efficiency opportunities.
• Lower power bills for small and medium businesses.
• Contribute to Australia’s emission reduction target of 43% below 2005 levels by 2030.

Application Requirements:

• Eligible entities with eligible projects and expenditures can apply.
• Applicants cannot have received funding from Round 1 of this program.
• Only one grant per applicant (determined by ABN) is allowed.

 This grant opportunity presents a valuable chance for businesses to enhance their sustainability efforts while improving their bottom line. Interested businesses can now  apply  and secure their share of the funding before the deadline.