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The Australian Government is committed to creating a policy framework to expand Australia's resource base, increase the international competitiveness of our resources sector and improve the regulatory regime, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Second Generation Biofuels Research and Development Program (Gen2)

WHAT DOES GEN 2 OFFER?

The Second Generation Biofuels Research and Development Program is a competitive grants program which supports the research, development and demonstration of new biofuel technologies and feedstocks that address the sustainable development of a biofuels industry in Australia.

The Program provides matching grants, ranging from $1 to $5 million, for eligible projects involving the production of second generation biofuels in a sustainable manner.

The $15 million Program will be delivered over four years, from 2008-09 to 2011-12. The Program is funded through the Australian Government's $500 million Renewable Energy Fund, which supports the adoption of renewable energy technologies in Australia.

Program Guidelines

The Application period for Gen 2 opened in October 2008 and closed on 30 January 2009. Successful projects are expected to be announced by the middle of 2009.

Gen 2 Grant Program Guidelines  [PDF, 189 KB]
Gen 2 Grant Program Guidelines  [DOC, 458KB]

Gen 2 Grant Application Package  [PDF, 142KB]
Gen 2 Grant Application Package  [DOC, 503KB]

For further information please email: alternativefuels@ret.gov.au or

Phone: (02) 6276 1266

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