Australian grant · Listed on business.gov.au
Driving the Nation Program
Up to A$500,000 Closes Ongoing
Official listing and how to apply
Source: business.gov.au · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Listed on business.gov.au |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to A$500,000 |
| Closes | Ongoing |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Councils and government |
| State or territory | National |
| Application detail | The application and assessment process typically involves a 2-stage application process, with an EOI and a full application. |
| Status | Open |
| Source | business.gov.au |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on business.gov.au:
This program provides funding to enable the demonstration and deployment of new zero emissions vehicle technologies.
The program objectives are to:
- overcome barriers to accelerate the uptake of ZEVs by fleets
- optimise the integration of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) into the grid
- demonstrate new use cases for ZEVs
- increase skills, capacity and knowledge relevant to ZEV technologies.
Applications will be assessed on how well they align with the following focus areas:
- Focus Area 1: Demonstration and deployment of heavy BEVs
- Focus Area 2: Deployment of heavy BEV charging solutions
- Focus Area 3: V2G and Innovation.
What you get
Minimum funding of $500,000.
Who it is for
Eligible Australian ZEV projects.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- hold an Australian business number (ABN) at the time of application and throughout project life
- be either an incorporated Australian entity, state owned corporation or subsidiary, or Australian local government or council.
Projects must:
- involve renewable energy technology with the potential to contribute to the program objectives
- source renewable energy or green certificates to cover energy usage for ZEVs or use sustainable biofuels or renewable hydrogen
- include demonstration or deployment of equipment and / or technology solutions
- take place in Australia
- comply with requirements specified in the program guidelines relating to intellectual property, gender equality, modern slavery and knowledge sharing.
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