Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund: Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

About this grant

This program provides grant funding towards Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) through the Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• The program aims to fund innovative projects specific to the lclf priority that benefit australia’s transition to net zero through the acceleration of commercial scale domestic production, pre-commercial technology demonstration and feedstock and supply chain enablement.
• Applicants must:
• Hold an australian business number (abn), and
• Be an australian entity incorporated under the corporations act 2001 (cth); or
• Be a corporate commonwealth entity, commonwealth company or government business enterprise as defined in the public governance, performance and accountability act 2013 (cth); or
• Be a body corporate or corporation sole owned or established by an australian state or territory (or a subsidiary of such); or
• Be an australian local government or council or an australian organisation that is purposed with representing and supporting local governments or councils; or
• Be an australian university or other form of research institution; or
• Be an entity operating a cooperative research centre (crc).
• Loans for aboriginal and torres strait islander owned production companies
• Support for sustainable and climate friendly events in the act
• Incentives for nsw businesses to employ workers with a work related injury or illness

What the funding covers

• Funding of between $1 and $15 million.

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/future-made-in-australia-fma-innovation-fund-low-carbon-liquid-fuels for application details

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