About the program
The Coal Sector Jobs Package (CSJP) Program will provide transitional assistance to coal mines that have a high fugitive emissions-intensity. The objective is to ease their transition to the introduction of a carbon price, thereby supporting jobs and the local communities that rely on the mines. The program is administered by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (the Department). The CSJP is being implemented as part of the Government's Clean Energy Future (CEF) Package.
The CSJP will provide up to $1.257 billion over six years (five years of funding) for targeted transitional assistance to the most fugitive emissions-intensive mines to ease their transition to the introduction of a carbon price. Payments will be up to a maximum of 80 per cent of the extent to which fugitive emission intensity is above the 0.1 tonne of CO2-e per tonne of saleable coal production threshold in 2008-09.
Timeline
This program is now CLOSED for applications.
On 10 July 2011 the Government announced its plan for a Clean Energy Future (the plan). The CSJP is a central element of the Government's comprehensive plan to move Australia to a clean energy future.
The Program Administrative Guidelines for the CSJP were published on 19 December 2011.
To have been considered for funding, a fully completed application form must have been received by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism by 5pm AEST time on 29 February 2012.
Grants and funding
Payments will constitute Commonwealth grants which must meet requirements of the Commonwealth Grant Guidelines (2009).
The CSJP is an eligibility based program, to be eligible for funding assistance under the CSJP, applicants MUST be assessed to have satisfied the eligibility criteria in the Guidelines.
Funding will be determined annually and is dependent on the mine's production relative to the base year, the mine's fugitive emissions and the overall funding available.
How to apply for the Coal Sector Jobs Package funding
To apply for CSJP funding, applicants must:
- Read the Coal Sector Jobs Package–Administrative Guidelines (see Related documents) to understand the requirements of the program. Applicants should self assess whether they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Read the Coal Sector Jobs Package–Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (see Related documents) for more information on the program.
- Fully complete the Coal Sector Jobs Package–Application Form (see Related documents) ensuring that the form has been signed by the applicant's Authorised Person, and that the relevant documents are attached, and submit the application to the Department by either:
- Emailing it to address coalsectorprograms@ret.gov.au
or - Mailing it to Wayne Calder, General Manager, Coal Sector Programs Branch, Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, PO Box 1564, Canberra ACT 2601
After considering the CSJP Program Administrative Guidelines and Application forms, if companies believe that they are eligible for assistance under the CSJP, they may also like to consider the draft CSJP Funding Agreement (see related documents).
Related documents
More information
All applicants are encouraged to clarify any questions they may have about the program, or the application process, with the Coal Sector Programs team at coalsectorprograms@ret.gov.au or call:
Wayne Calder
General Manager
Coal Sector Programs Branch
Phone: (02) 6243 7718