Energy Efficient Communities Program Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Grants

Small and medium food and beverage manufacturing businesses can apply for grants of up to $25,000 for energy savings projects through this $19.9 million Australian Government initiative. Grants will support these businesses to reduce their energy costs, reinvest in their business and create local jobs

Who can apply?
Small and medium-sized food and beverage manufacturing businesses with 1 to 199 employees.

What are the grants for?
To help small and medium food and beverage manufacturing businesses reduce electricity bills by upgrading inefficient lighting to LED. These include downlights, high bays, floodlights, fluorescent tubes, battens, panels, and more

How much are the grants?
From $10,000 to $25,000 with no co-contribution required

When do applications open and close?
The grant opens on 12 January 2022 and closes on 18 February 2022. This grant opportunity is demand-driven. Applications may close earlier if state/territory funding limits are exhausted sooner.