Program Status: The following round closing dates have been set:
Stream A
- Round 1 closed 15 January 2009 at 5pm local time
- Round 2 closed 27 February 2009 at 5pm local time
- Round 3 closed 30 June 2009 at 5pm local time
- Round 4 open until 22 September 2009 at 5pm local time
- Round 5 open until 12 January 2010 at 5pm local time
- Round 6 open until 27 April 2010 at 5pm local time
Stream B
- Round 1 closed 15 January 2009 at 5pm local time
- Round 2 open until 12 January 2010 at 5pm local time
Applications to either stream will be accepted up to 5pm local time on the publicised closing date. Further round dates will be published as they are finalised.
Description: The Green Building Fund program is one of the three elements of the $240 million Clean Business Australia initiative. The other elements are the Climate Ready Program and the Re-tooling for Climate Change Program.
The Green Building Fund ($90m over 4 years) aims to reduce the impact of Australia's built environment on green house gas emissions, by reducing the energy consumed in the operation of existing commercial office buildings.
The program will provide grants through two streams of activity.
Stream A: targets owners of existing commercial office buildings. It supports them to reduce their energy consumption, by retro-fitting and retro-commissioning of these buildings. Grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 are available, for up to 50% of project costs.
Stream B: targets relevant industry associations. It will provide a limited number of grants to develop the knowledge, skills or capability of those involved in the operation of commercial office buildings, to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Grants of up to $200,000 are available, for up to 50% of project costs.
Contact: Further information about the Green Building Fund please contact the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au.