Programs, Awards and Grants
The Department of Industry and Resources promotes programs, awards and grants that support the renewable energy and clean technology industry in Western Australia.
Collie Region and Coal Infrastructure Fund
Funding has been provided by the State Government to further develop the Collie region and the coal industry by assisting the industry with proposals that will enhance the commercial attractiveness of using Collie coal in the domestic markets, or for infrastructure and programs that enhance long term employment in the district.
The Collie Industry and Coal Industry Future Group will consider applications for funding in the following categories:
- Category A: Business plans, land use planning and infrastructure concept design studies – expected to be less than $100,000
- Category B: Minor projects or infrastructure development proposals – expected to be less $500,000
- Category C: Major projects or infrastructure development proposals – expected to be greater than $500,000
Guidelines and an application form are available in the right hand pane.
About the Awards
The WA Industry and Export Awards acknowledge the innovation, hard work and success of businesses, large and small, in reaching new markets.
These awards also acknowledge the important contribution that Western Australian businesses make to the local economy through job creation and increased prosperity in the community.
The Department of Industry and Resources, as the Government agency responsible for managing these awards, strongly encourages you to consider nominating for these influential awards.
For further information please visit the Western Australian Industry and Export Awards website www.doir.wa.gov.au/awards.
Science and Innovation Related Programs
The Science and Innovation section of this website provided information on programs, award and grants managed by the Department of Industry and Resources, including:
- Premier's Science Awards
- Inventor of the Year Awards
- Science and Innovation Studentship Awards
For further information please refer to Science and Innovation - Programs, Awards and Grants.
Other State and Commonwealth Government Agency Programs
The following links are to organisations that provide funding grants and programs that support innovation and scientific research:
- AusIndustry (http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/) - the Australian Government’s agency for delivering products, services and information that support industry, research and innovation
- Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (http://www.innovation.gov.au/)
- GrantsLink (http://www.grantslink.gov.au/) - provides information on Australian Government Grants
- GrantSearch (http://www.grantsearch.com.au/) - provides around 3,000 sources of financial support in Australia
