Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme

About this grant

This program provides businesses with the opportunity to earn ACCUs for every tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent a business stores or avoids emitting through adopting new practices and technologies.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Businesses wanting to reduce their carbon emissions.
• Projects must:
• Go beyond business-as-usual activities
• Not be required by law
• Not be receiving financial support from specified government programs, such as the new south wales and victorian energy efficiency schemes
• Follow an approved method, which sets out the rules for running the project and estimating emissions reductions
• Not be an excluded activity listed in the
• Carbon credits (carbon farming initiative) rule 2015
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What the funding covers

• Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs).

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/emissions-reduction-fund for application details

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