Clean Energy Future Fund WA - Round 4

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This page preserves a dated funding-program record and links it to current project-planning guidance.

Publication date: 29 January 2026.

Status note: This archive does not confirm that applications are open, funds remain available or the earlier eligibility and co-funding settings still apply. Verify the current administrator page and guidelines.

What this article reported

The Clean Energy Future Fund WA provides significant funding to support innovative clean energy projects across Western Australia. Designed to accelerate emissions reduction and drive the deployment of new clean technologies, this program offers substantial financial backing for corporations delivering high-impact projects with measurable environmental and community benefits.

With grants ranging from $100,000 to $4 million, the Clean Energy Future Fund WA presents a major opportunity for Western Australian businesses ready to lead in clean energy innovation and large-scale emissions reduction.

Key Grant Details

Who Is This For?

The Clean Energy Future Fund WA is targeted at:

This grant is particularly relevant to businesses operating in the energy, resources, manufacturing, infrastructure, sustainability, and advanced technology sectors in Western Australia.

What Can the Funding Be Used For?

The Clean Energy Future Fund WA supports innovative clean energy projects that deliver strong public value by contributing to one or more of the following outcomes:

Eligible projects may include:

Northmore Gordon can assist with structuring and preparing applications for projects involving:

Eligibility: You can apply if you:

Further project-specific criteria may apply, and a strong, well-documented business case demonstrating emissions impact and public value will be critical to success.

How Northmore Gordon Can Help

Applying for major clean energy funding requires more than just meeting eligibility criteria. Successful applications clearly demonstrate:

Northmore Gordon works with Western Australian businesses to:

Apply for the Clean Energy Future Fund WA

If your business is planning a clean energy project in Western Australia, the Clean Energy Future Fund WA could provide the capital support needed to accelerate delivery and maximise impact.

Contact Northmore Gordon today to discuss your project and begin your application for the Clean Energy Future Fund WA. Our team will guide you through the process and position your project for the strongest possible outcome.

How to use this information now

Before relying on a grant, confirm the current round, applicant and project eligibility, eligible expenditure, co-contribution, assessment process, closing date and evidence obligations. Build the technical case so the project remains understandable with grant support shown separately.

Separate source-reported facts from forecasts, targets and commentary. For a current project, retain the official source, version, effective date, assumptions and decision record in the evidence file.

What is the Clean Energy Future Fund WA – Round 4?

The Clean Energy Future Fund WA is a funding program providing significant financial support for innovative clean energy projects across Western Australia, designed to accelerate emissions reduction and drive deployment of new clean technologies. It targets corporations delivering high-impact projects with measurable environmental and community benefits. Grants range from $100,000 to $4 million and cover a maximum of 25% of eligible project costs. The program closes on Monday 20 April 2026 and is currently open for applications.

Who is eligible to apply for the Clean Energy Future Fund WA Round 4?

Applicants must be Australian incorporated entities and be considered fit and proper persons able to manage the project. The fund targets Western Australian businesses and corporations undertaking innovative clean energy projects focused on emissions reduction and clean technology deployment, particularly in the energy, resources, manufacturing, infrastructure, sustainability, and advanced technology sectors. Before relying on eligibility, confirm the administering body's current programme guidelines for the specific round's conditions, as a grant page remaining online does not establish that applications are open.

What project outcomes must be demonstrated to receive Clean Energy Future Fund WA support?

Supported projects must deliver strong public value by contributing to significant, cost-effective reductions in greenhouse gas emissions below projected or baseline levels, and/or demonstrating design, deployment, testing or demonstration of innovative clean energy projects likely to deliver community benefits or enable broader adoption and large-scale emissions reductions. Projects eligible may include renewable energy generation and storage, energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives, pilot or demonstration projects for emerging technologies, and infrastructure upgrades supporting low-emissions operations.

How should a business verify grant eligibility before committing to an application?

Before relying on the Clean Energy Future Fund WA, establish applicant and project eligibility, confirm the round and closing deadline, identify eligible expenditure categories, and understand approval and payment conditions. Track this information in a funding status register noting the programme, round, source URL, date checked, application status and next action. Distinguish discovery, assessment, application, conditional approval, and approved stages. This preparation prevents an online programme listing from becoming an unsupported promise in your investment case.

How should grant funding be treated in an energy project's investment case?

Treat grants separately from certificates and financing arrangements in your project documentation. Present the project with and without conditional grant contributions to ensure your investment decision remains resilient regardless of funding approval. Identify the point at which management would need to revisit the decision if the grant is delayed, reduced or unavailable. Keep the operating merits and financial returns of the project visible alongside funding options, so the business case stands on its own merit if support is not secured.

What role can Northmore Gordon play in a Clean Energy Future Fund WA application?

We can assess project eligibility and funding fit, quantify emissions reductions and economic impact, develop compelling project narratives, and prepare comprehensive submission-ready applications. They provide support for energy transition and decarbonisation strategies, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure innovation, and demonstration of emerging technologies. Their service includes structuring applications for large-scale clean technology implementation, managing supporting documentation and compliance requirements, and ensuring evidence of project merit, cost-effectiveness and public value aligns with funder expectations.

What evidence should be documented before submitting a grant application?

Prepare a project brief documenting the business problem, decision required, operational requirements, target decision date and decision owner. Describe the site, sector, equipment, and project status. Establish a dated chronology of studies, applications, commitments and physical work. List available evidence including energy bills, tariffs, interval data, production records, existing studies, quotes, and any prior funding or certificate arrangements. This documentation establishes clarity regarding project stage, objectives and readiness for assessment, and prevents timing-sensitive pathways or eligibility requirements from being overlooked.

Why is early funding investigation important for grant applications?

An early funding investigation is valuable even if no grant is currently suitable: it clarifies what information to retain and prevents an old programme listing from becoming an unsupported promise in your investment case. Before combining the Clean Energy Future Fund WA with other support streams, check restrictions in each programme and the allocation of project costs, outcomes and rights. Do not infer that two incentives can be combined because they have different names. Ask whether previous assistance, project commencement or a contractual commitment affects your proposed application.

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