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Advancing Renewables Program

Overview

The Advancing Renewables Program is continuously open for applications that address ARENA's investment focus areas: Ultra low-cost solar Optimise the transition to renewable electricity Commercialise clean hydrogen Support the transition to low emissions metals Decarbonise transport ARENA wishes to attract and fund projects that align with its Investment Plan. Through the Advancing Renewables Program, ARENA is able to fund only those low emissions projects and activities that involve a renewable energy technology or technologies that increase the supply of, or improve the competitiveness of, renewable energy in Australia and have a clear nexus to renewable energy and its enabling technologies.

Key Information

Provider
Australian Goverment
Government
Opening Date
July 1, 2025
Agency
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Location
Australia
Reference Number
GO8120
Country
AustraliaAustralia

Details

Eligibility Criteria
  • Project Plan
    A 'Project Plan' is a mandatory application document under the Advancing Renewables Program (ARP). It forms the basis of an application's merit assessment along with the ARENANet online submission form and other attachments.
  • Contact ARENA
    Applicants are required to contact ARENA via the ARENANet Funding Advice page to discuss their potential project prior to submitting an application.
Deliverables
  • Project Plan
  • Knowledge Sharing Plan
  • Risk Management Plan
  • WHS Management Plan
Evaluation Criteria
Contribution to Program Outcomes

Describing how the Project aligns with the Strategic Priorities in the Investment Plan.

Capability and Capacity

Details of Applicant and project partners, including roles, responsibilities, experience, and evidence of support for the project.

Project Design and Methodology

A well-articulated plan for delivering the project, including the objectives and success criteria, workstreams, milestones, and any stage gate(s) or decision points.

Financial Viability and Co-funding Commitment

Details of applicant and project partner financial capacity and co-funding commitment to deliver the project.

Knowledge Sharing

Proposed knowledge sharing audience, activities and outputs.

How to Apply
Method
Online portal
Portal
https://arena.gov.au
Contact
proposals@arena.gov.au
Conditions & Exclusions
  • Applicants must submit a comprehensive Project Plan.
  • Applicants must engage with ARENA before submission.

Supporting Documents

3a8ed016db_risk-management-plan_arena-template.docx
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27ac97d40e_arena-funding-agreement-compliance-table.docx
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5e2ea8f26f_arena-arp-funding-agreement.pdf
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7e50b78a2a_project-budget-and-sources-and-uses-template.xlsx
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c390a8a6bd_conflict-of-interest-declaration-template.docx
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71e185c49d_advancing-renewables-program-project-plan-guidance-july-2025-updated.pdf
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332fa7d962_arena-general-funding-strategy-2025-fin_small.pdf
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05165fdbf2_advancing-renewables-program-guidelines_2024.pdf
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