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Applications for our climate-smart innovation grants closed on 13 September 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.
The Help Fund innovation stream will provide grants and tailored support for eligible local climate innovations that aim to address risks, resilience and adaption.
Now in its second year, this innovation stream is delivered in collaboration with our partner Climate Salad - a network designed to accelerate the growth of climate tech companies.
Eight grants are available across two funding streams.
Successful recipients participate in an eight-month tailored support program with Climate Salad, including mentoring, expert guidance, peer learning & networking.
Four grants of $100,000 each for established climate resilience solutions ready to scale or deploy.3
Four grants of $25,000 each for founders with solutions ready to be implemented in Australian communities.3
Applications from young founders, First Nations innovators and founders from underrepresented communities are particularly encouraged.3
To apply for our climate-smart innovation grants applicants should:
See terms & conditions3 and selection criteria2 for more detail.
13 September 2026
6 October 2026
9 October 2026
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Climate Resilience is guided by the UAE Framework as outlined here and in the Eligibility criteria.3