Aug
16

Article: New Federal Government’s $126 million Emerging Renewables program

Clean energy start-ups are being invited to apply for the Federal Government’s $126 million Emerging Renewables program, which aims to reduce the cost of new technologies and improve skills across the sector.

The program is based on the Strategic Directions report by the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy, providing a streamlined applications process as well as greater collaboration amongst applicants. Read the rest of this entry »

May
14

Article: The tricky question of sustainability

The focus of most Australian grant funding is in getting you started. It’s about being new or innovative. This is driven by Funder’s desire to make a difference – but also because there is never enough money to go around, and thus (rightly or wrongly) many Funders like to spread around the support they can offer.

Put more simply, very few ongoing, operational funding opportunities exist.

So let’s talk sustainability. Read the rest of this entry »

May
09

Article: What should you do before applying for a grant?

Preparing a submission for Australian grant funding requires a LOT of work. What should you do before deciding to apply for a grant? Here’s five quick tips to get you started. Read the rest of this entry »