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.

Federal5 days left

Launchpad Program

Funding varies.

Early-stage startups working on technology that fits ARENA's renewable energy priorities, plus ecosystem organisations (such as accelerators) that help those startups grow.

Closes 28 Oct 2026
Energy & sustainabilityTechnology & innovation
Victoria9 days left

Victorian Trees on Farms Program

Funding varies.

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.

Closes 1 Nov 2026
Agriculture & food productionEnergy & sustainability
Victoria

BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC

Funding varies.

Private owners of freehold land in Victoria who are willing to restore degraded land by planting native trees and shrubs.

Closes 30 Nov 2026
Agriculture & food productionEnergy & sustainability
City of Melbourne

Retrofit Melbourne Financial Incentive Scheme 2026-27

Up to $2,500 (benchmarking) or $7,500 (action plan)

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.

Closes 30 Jun 2027
Energy & sustainability
Federal

SME Industrial Decarbonisation Fund

Funding varies.

Australian small to medium manufacturers replacing fossil-fuel powered processes (for example gas-fired curing ovens or surface treatment) with electric or renewable alternatives.

Closes 31 Dec 2027
ManufacturingEnergy & sustainability
Federal

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Discounts of up to 30% on the upfront cost of installing small-scale battery systems.

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.

Closes 31 Dec 2030
Energy & sustainabilityAny industry
Murrindindi Shire Council

Accommodation Provider EV Charger Grant

Up to $2,000

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.

Open, no fixed closing date
Hospitality & tourismEnergy & sustainability
Federal

Advancing Renewables Program

Funding amounts vary.

Businesses with an ABN (most streams also require an Australian incorporated entity) working on eligible renewable energy projects.

Closing date not stated
Energy & sustainability
Federal

Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme

Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs).

Businesses running an approved project that reduces emissions or stores carbon, for example through new technology, equipment upgrades or vegetation management.

Closing date not stated
Energy & sustainabilityAgriculture & food production
Federal

Driving the Nation Program

Minimum funding of $500,000.

Australian organisations with ZEV projects such as heavy battery-electric vehicle deployment or grid integration.

Closing date not stated
Transport & logisticsEnergy & sustainability
Victoria

Electrification Skills Program VIC

Fully funded training.

Electricians, plumbers, gasfitters and related workers in Victoria who want to upskill for electrification work.

Closing date not stated
Construction & tradesEnergy & sustainabilityEmployment & training
Federal

Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund: Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

Funding of between $1 and $15 million.

Australian entities with projects that speed up domestic low carbon liquid fuel production, technology demonstration or feedstock supply chains.

Closing date not stated
Energy & sustainability
Federal

National Reconstruction Fund

Funding varies.

Mainly Australian-based businesses with investment proposals in areas such as renewables, medical science, transport, value-added agriculture or resources, defence and enabling technology.

Closing date not stated
ManufacturingTechnology & innovationEnergy & sustainability
Federal

Product Stewardship for Oil Program

Benefit rates vary.

Businesses that recycle used oil, or use eligible recycled oil in their operations, under the Product Stewardship for Oil Program.

Closing date not stated
Energy & sustainabilityManufacturing
Victoria

Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial (VEHVT)

Free trial of an electric heavy vehicle.

Victorian freight and logistics operators selected for the Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial run by the Victorian Transport Association.

Closing date not stated
Transport & logisticsEnergy & sustainability
Victoria

Victorian Energy Upgrades VIC

Discounts vary depending on the products purchased.

Victorian businesses that buy and install approved energy-efficient products through an accredited provider.

Closing date not stated
Energy & sustainabilityAny industry
Victoria

WaterSmart Business Rebate VIC

Rebates for 50% of the total expenditure up to a maximum of $1,500 per property.

Small businesses in the Barwon region whose property is a Barwon Water non-residential customer connected to mains water.

Closing date not stated
Energy & sustainabilityAny industry

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