Grants to support improved safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users
Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2
Closing date: Monday 31 May 2027 5:00pm AEST Mon 31 May 2027 5:00pm AEST
You can apply any time. Applications may close early if funding is fully allocated before the closing date.
What do you get?
Up to $5,000 per eligible aircraft covering up to 50% of eligible project expenditure. Only one grant per aircraft and per device is permitted (unless you meet the eligibility criteria in section 4.1 and 4.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines.
Who is this for?
Registered owners of crewed aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) which are shown in an approved registration database.
Overview
The objective of the Program is to incentivise voluntary uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian‑registered aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to improve safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users.
The program will provide:
- better situational awareness for pilots through improved electronic visibility of nearby airborne VFR and IFR aircraft
- enhanced search and rescue capabilities through improved air traffic information
- air traffic controllers with additional and accurate automated aircraft position information of VFR aircraft.
The Program funds two classes of eligible ADS-B equipment:
- installed ADS-B equipment that air traffic controllers can use for aircraft separation purposes (referred to as ADS-B)
- portable ADS-B equipment for local electronic traffic information purposes (referred to as ADS-B EC).
Check if you can apply
You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you:
- are an eligible entity
- have an eligible project
- have eligible expenditure.
The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.
To apply you must:
- be the registered owner of a crewed aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and shown in an approved registration database including:
- the CASA Australian aircraft register for VH aircraft (e.g. fixed wing, helicopter, balloon, glider) registration database managed by CASA
- an approved Australian Sport Aviation organisation:
- purchase and/or install in your registered aircraft:
- a device which provides ADS-B-OUT functionality or an ADS-B EC device but not both, after 20 December 2021, or
- a device which provides ADS-B-IN functionality or a device which provides ADS-B-IN and OUT functionality, after 31 May 2024.
If a grant was paid in respect of your aircraft under ADS-B Round 1 you are eligible to apply under the following conditions:
- the equipment adds ADS-B IN functionality that was not previously available, or
- you are upgrading from an EC device to installed equipment.
We can only accept applications where you provide:
- a clear copy of the registration certificate for your aircraft that shows that the applicant is the registered owner and agrees to us verifying registration and ownership in the approved registration databases listed above
- a paid Australian Tax Invoice(s) or equivalent. This must include evidence of payment for the purchase and/or installation of eligible equipment. Evidence of payment must show the date equipment was purchased and be dated:
- after 20 December 2021 – for a device which provides ADS-B-OUT functionality or an ADS-B EC device, but not both, or
- on or after 1 June 2024 – for a device which provides ADS-B-IN functionality or a device which provides ADS-B-IN and OUT functionality.
- for ADS-B installations, a signed declaration by an approved installer using the template provided on business.gov.au. See glossary at section 13 for definition of approved installer
- you declare that:
- you are the registered owner of the aircraft
- you incurred the eligible expenditure
- the aircraft is located in Australia
- the installation of eligible ADS-B equipment was undertaken in Australia (if applicable).
We cannot waive the eligibility criteria under any circumstances.
You can’t apply if you are:
- the aircraft or device has already received a grant under this program, unless the later equipment adds ADS-B IN functionality that was not previously available, or you are upgrading from an EC device to installed equipment
- 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).
For installed ADS-B equipment, eligible activities must include the purchase and installation of eligible equipment by an approved installer.
For ADS-B EC or portable ADS-B IN, eligible activities must include the purchase of eligible equipment.
We will reimburse you for eligible expenditure items only.
For ADS-B, eligible expenditure items are:
- purchase of eligible equipment
- costs of installation of eligible equipment by an approved installer.
For ADS-B EC, eligible expenditure is the cost of purchasing eligible equipment.
How to apply
Check if you’re ready to apply for a grant
Finding a suitable grant opportunity is just the start of the process to get funding. The application process can take time and effort. Understanding the entire process will help you be grant ready and may improve your chances of getting funding.
Use our checklist to find out what it takes to apply for a grant.
When you're ready to apply
Apply using our online portal:
- Create or log into your portal account.
- Follow the instructions to complete your application.
- Submit your application before the close date.
Make sure you include enough detail and supporting evidence in your application to help us decide whether to award you the grant.
Don’t submit the application until it’s complete. You can’t correct a mistake.
Your application will be considered through a demand driven grant (rebate) process.
We will review your application against the eligibility criteria.
If we identify unintentional errors in your application, we may contact you to correct or clarify the information.
The Program Delegate decides which grants (rebate) to approve taking into account eligibility and the availability of grant funds.
The Program Delegate’s decision is final in all matters, including:
- the grant approval (confirming your eligibility for program)
- the grant funding to be awarded (eligible rebate amount)
- any conditions attached to the offer of grant funding.
Apply now
Apply for the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2 now
Before you apply, make sure you:
- read and understand the grant opportunity guidelines
- have all the required documents.
Sample applications
The best way to understand what information you need to provide is to start an application. We have also provided a version to download at the bottom of this page.
Technical help
See our customer portal's frequently asked questions to help with your queries. If you can't find your answer, contact us for assistance.
If you submit your application before the close date you can retrieve it any time to make changes. But you must submit it again before the close date.
We can’t consider the application you submit after the close date under any circumstances.
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Key documents
Installer declaration
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