Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund

## 🇦🇺 Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund Opportunity The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is offering up to **$1.5 billion** in grant funding through the ongoing Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund. This program supports pre-commercial innovation, demonstration, and deployment of renewable energy and low emission technologies crucial for Australia’s transition to a net-zero economy. ### 🎯 Scope and Priorities The funding is structured across three key Priorities: * **Green Metals:** $750 million for iron, steel, alumina, and aluminium. * **Renewable Energy Technology Manufacturing (RETM):** Initial tranche of $200 million targeting supply chain challenges. * **Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF):** $250 million for sustainable aviation fuels and renewable diesel. ### 🛠️ Application Streams and Requirements Applications are assessed under two streams: **Innovation** (early-stage development, prototyping, pilots, FEED studies) and **Deployment** (technology scale-up, large-scale deployment). Eligibility criteria are detailed in Part 2 of the Program Guidelines. Potential applicants **must** first contact ARENA via the provided link to discuss their proposal and seek endorsement to apply. ### 🗓️ Key Details * **Grant ID:** GO8141 * **Status:** Ongoing (Open until funding is exhausted or the Program closes). * **Publish Date:** 16-Dec-2025 * **Close Date:** Ongoing * **Selection:** Open Non-competitive. * **Location:** All Australian States and Territories. This opportunity is ideal for entities involved in **renewable energy technology**, **low emission technology manufacturing**, **supply chain development**, and **decarbonisation innovation** seeking significant government investment.