This initiative funds small to medium-sized businesses to develop innovative solutions to government policy and service delivery issues. This round is centered on renewable energy and low-emission techniques. In this article, we can help you know the process and eligibility.
What do you get?
Grants range from $50,000 to $100,000 for renewable and low-emissions feasibility projects. If your Feasibility project is successful, you could get up to $1 million to create a proof of concept.
Overview
We are looking for creative solutions to government policy and service delivery concerns. The three challenges in this round of BRII center on renewable energy and low-carbon activities. The challenges are:- Increasing energy efficiency of commercial fishing operations.
- Powering safe drinking water for Australian First Nations remote communities.
- Alternative packaging for premium Australian wine.
Renewables and Low Emissions challenges fact sheets
Check these resources to learn more about the program and its challenges.
- Increasing energy efficiency of commercial fishing operations
- Alternative packaging for premium Australian wine
- Powering safe drinking water for Australian First Nations remote communities
Check if you can apply
You may apply if you match the eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria are a collection of regulations that specify who can be considered for this grant. You may apply if:
ELIGIBLE ENTITIES:
You can apply if you:
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- are one of the following entities:
- an entity, incorporated in Australia
- an individual or partnership, provided you agree to form a company incorporated in Australia
- have an annual turnover of less than $20 million for the last three financial years.
You can’t apply if you are:
- an organisation, or your project partner is an organisation, included on the National Redress Scheme’s list of Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme
- an employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act (2012)
- income tax exempt
- an individual or a partnership (unless you form an incorporated company prior to signing the grant agreement)
- an unincorporated association
- a trust (including an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust).
Partner with other organisations
You can collaborate with one or more other organisations. However, you must decide on the principal organisation. The leading organisation must complete the application form and meet the eligibility requirements.
If we give your group the grant, the lead organisation:
- signs the grant agreement
- is responsible for ensuring you and your project partners adhere to the terms of the grant agreement.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
The project can last up to three months. Your proposal must demonstrate the viability of your suggested solution to one of the renewable energy and low-carbon issues.
ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURE
You can apply for a Feasibility grant of between $50,000 and $100,000.
When you’re ready to apply
Create or log into your portal account.
- Follow the instructions to complete your application.
- Submit your application before the close date.
Make sure your application contains enough content and supporting documentation to help us decide whether to award you the funding. Do not apply till it is completed. You cannot remedy a mistake.
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