The aim of the Carbon Innovation Grants Program (CIGP) is to support Western Australian (WA) heavy industries to transition to net zero emissions, in accordance with the WA Climate Policy. CIGP funds pilot projects and capital works supporting real-world testing of innovative technologies and methods from pilot stage through to full-scale deployment.
Funding:
CIGP provides the following grant funding support for pilot projects and capital works:
- The minimum funding per application is $100,000.
- The maximum funding available for individual projects is $1,500,000.
- The maximum proportion of eligible costs for the project that can be contributed by the program in a competitive round is 25%.
Objectives:
Objectives of the program are:
- Reduce carbon emissions from heavy industry processes in WA.
- Support the development of innovative technologies for carbon abatement and sequestration.
- Maximise co-benefits for the environment and the WA economy.
- Increase the supply of carbon credits, to enable heavy industry to offset residual emissions (optional).
Applications:
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Applications for funding will be assessed against the applicant and project eligibility criteria and merit criteria outlined in the CIGP Applicant Guidelines. Applicants are advised to read the Applicant guidelines before commencing the application from to fully understand the requirements of the program and the application process.
Please complete each section and develop your responses in line with the requirements set out in the CIGP Applicant Guidelines.
Allow sufficient time to submit the application before the due date as late application are permitted.
For any queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the application form, please contact the CIGP team: carbongrants@dwer.wa.gov.au
THIS APPLICATION IS PURELY FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR PILOT PROJECTS AND CAPITAL WORKS. IF YOU SEEK TO APPLY FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK AND YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE HOMEPAGE WHERE YOU CAN ACCESS THE FEASIBILITY STUDY APPLICATION FORM.