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.