Energy & sustainability grants in Victoria
17 open grants and programs for energy & sustainability businesses in Victoria: 9 federal, 6 Victorian Government and 2 council. Sorted by closing date. Each listing has a plain-English summary of who can apply and a link to the official guidelines.
Launchpad Program
Early-stage startups working on technology that fits ARENA's renewable energy priorities, plus ecosystem organisations (such as accelerators) that help those startups grow.
Victorian Trees on Farms Program
Rural landholders in Victoria with a farming enterprise who want to plant trees, either for timber production or mixed native plantings that also benefit the farm.
BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC
Private owners of freehold land in Victoria who are willing to restore degraded land by planting native trees and shrubs.
Retrofit Melbourne Financial Incentive Scheme 2026-27
Private owners of commercial office buildings in the City of Melbourne (or people authorised to act for them), including companies, trusts, individual owners and owners corporations. Buildings must be over 15 years old, mainly used as offices, and either unrated or rated 4 NABERS stars or less. You need an ABN, 12 months of operation and $20 million public liability cover.
SME Industrial Decarbonisation Fund
Australian small to medium manufacturers replacing fossil-fuel powered processes (for example gas-fired curing ovens or surface treatment) with electric or renewable alternatives.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Households, businesses and community organisations installing a battery connected to a new or existing solar system. The discount is applied through the installer and will reduce over time.
Accommodation Provider EV Charger Grant
Registered overnight accommodation providers in Murrindindi Shire with an ABN and no outstanding council debts, that use solar or another green energy supply. Chargers must be at least 7 kW, installed by a Murrindindi-based electrician, available to guests and listed on PlugShare or similar.
Advancing Renewables Program
Businesses with an ABN (most streams also require an Australian incorporated entity) working on eligible renewable energy projects.
Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme
Businesses running an approved project that reduces emissions or stores carbon, for example through new technology, equipment upgrades or vegetation management.
Driving the Nation Program
Australian organisations with ZEV projects such as heavy battery-electric vehicle deployment or grid integration.
Electrification Skills Program VIC
Electricians, plumbers, gasfitters and related workers in Victoria who want to upskill for electrification work.
Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund: Low Carbon Liquid Fuels
Australian entities with projects that speed up domestic low carbon liquid fuel production, technology demonstration or feedstock supply chains.
National Reconstruction Fund
Mainly Australian-based businesses with investment proposals in areas such as renewables, medical science, transport, value-added agriculture or resources, defence and enabling technology.
Product Stewardship for Oil Program
Businesses that recycle used oil, or use eligible recycled oil in their operations, under the Product Stewardship for Oil Program.
Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial (VEHVT)
Victorian freight and logistics operators selected for the Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial run by the Victorian Transport Association.
Victorian Energy Upgrades VIC
Victorian businesses that buy and install approved energy-efficient products through an accredited provider.
WaterSmart Business Rebate VIC
Small businesses in the Barwon region whose property is a Barwon Water non-residential customer connected to mains water.