Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program – Round 1

The program provides up to A$2.5 million in funding for Australian and Indo-Pacific joint applications to conduct research and development projects and feasibility studies to develop and diversify clean energy supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region.
Open
Closes in 60 days

Closing date: Monday 10 February 2025 5:00pm AEDT Mon 10 Feb 2025 5:00pm AEDT

What do you get?

A grant between A$100,000 to A$2,500,000, to cover up to 95% of eligible expenditure.

Who is this for?

Australian organisations who join with an eligible Indo-Pacific organisation/s to complete research and development projects and feasibility studies.

About the program

The Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program will provide grants to fund research and development projects and feasibility studies delivered as a joint project between Australian and eligible Indo-Pacific organisations.

The program aims to:

  • help develop and diversify solar photovoltaic (PV), hydrogen electrolyser and battery supply chains in the Indo-Pacific
  • address vulnerabilities in solar PV, hydrogen electrolyser and battery supply chains in the Indo-Pacific to help these supply chains become more resilient
  • accelerate the development of investment-ready solar PV, hydrogen electrolyser and battery supply chain projects in the Indo-Pacific.

Learn more about the Quad Statement of Principles on Clean Energy Supply Chains in the Indo-Pacific, which this program aims to support.

Register for updates on the Program at Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program - DCCEEW.

Information sessions

Online information sessions will be held for more information on the program.

There are 2 sessions available:

The sessions will cover:

  • the program objectives
  • eligibility and merit criteria
  • how to apply.

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 partnered with at least one entity domiciled in an eligible Indo-Pacific economy
  • have an eligible project
  • have eligible expenditure.

The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.

You can apply if you:

  • have an Australian business number (ABN)
  • have an account with an Australian financial institution.

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)
  • an individual
  • a sole trader
  • a partnership
  • an overseas resident/organisation
  • a Regional Development Australia Committee
  • an unincorporated association
  • a trust (however, an incorporated trustee may apply on behalf of a trust)
  • a non-corporate Commonwealth entity.

Partner with other organisations

Joint applications are mandatory. You must partner with at least one entity that is domiciled in one of the eligible Indo-Pacific economies listed in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines.

The lead Australian organisation must apply on behalf of the group and fill out the application form.

For successful applications, the lead Australian organisation:

  • signs the grant agreement
  • is responsible for making sure all project partners follow the rules in the grant agreement.

You must complete your project by 31 March 2028.

Your project must:

  • have at least one project partner that is an entity domiciled in one of the locations listed in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines
  • have project activities being undertaken in Australia and/or at least one of the locations listed in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines
  • include eligible activities and eligible expenditure. Refer to grant opportunity guidelines for information on eligible activities and eligible expenditure.

You can apply for a grant of between A$100,000 and A$2,500,000.

You can use this grant funding to complete a research and development project or feasibility study that focuses on one or more of the following stages of solar PV, hydrogen electrolyser and/or battery supply chains:

  • raw material processing
  • manufacturing of components
  • assembly
  • recycling.

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

When the online form is available, you must submit your application through the online portal. You’ll need to set up an account when you first log into the portal. The portal allows you to apply for and manage a grant or service in a secure online environment.

First we check that you meet the eligibility criteria. Then we assess your application against the assessment criteria.

The assessment criteria are a set of rules that describe how we must assess each application.

We give each criterion a certain number of points.

We’ll decide whether to award you the grant based on the total number of points we give your application.

  • Assessment criterion 1: Alignment with the objectives and intended outcomes of the program (30 points)
  • Assessment criterion 2: Capacity, capability and resources to manage and deliver the project (30 points)
  • Assessment criterion 3: Impact of the grant funding on your project and broader benefits (20 points)
  • Assessment criterion 4: Ability to manage national security risks (20 points)

The amount of detail and supporting evidence you provide should be relative to the project size, complexity and grant amount requested.

The decision maker in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) makes the final decision.

Apply now

Apply for the Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification – Round 1 now

Before you apply, make sure you:

  • read and understand the grant opportunity guidelines.
Apply now

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.

We can’t consider the application you submit after the close time and date under any circumstances.

Contact

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Key documents

Grant opportunity guidelines

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Sample application form

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Sample grant agreement

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