How we contribute
All funding proposals are assessed for best fit against our strategic priorities.
These priorities were updated in July 2022 and are accurately detailed in the 2022-23 Corporate Plan and 2022-23 General Funding Strategy. The Investment Plan was updated in October 2022.
The 2022 Investment Plan continues to be the guide for how to apply for ARENA funding. Examples of the types of projects we are looking to fund under each of the strategic priorities is provided in this document.
Funding and Investment Plan
General Funding Strategy 2022/23 – 2024/25 (PDF 798KB)
Our financial assistance is provided to advance technologies or applications towards commercial readiness, improve business models, address barriers or reduce overall industry costs.
Investment Plan 2022 (PDF 2MB)
Examples of the types of projects we are looking to fund and information regarding the process for funding applications is detailed in the Investment Plan.
Previous plans
Other publications
- Annual Report
- Corporate Plan
- Funding & Investment Plan
- Legislation and regulation
- Reconciliation commitment
- Submissions
ARENAWIRE Blogs
How the IEA rates Australia’s energy transition
The IEA’s Australia 2023 Energy Policy Review commends Australia’s recent progress toward a sustainable renewable energy future but says a lot of work is still needed to complete the job.
Hydrogen FEED study forges ahead
A massive green hydrogen plant proposed for Gladstone in Queensland is one step closer, with Stanwell progressing to front-end engineering and design study.
Renergi installs innovative biomass pyrolysis plant
From start-up inception in 2012 to the verge of plant operation in 2023, ARENA has supported biomass-to-energy company Renergi along its renewable energy journey.
