Up to $10 million supports projects addressing hard-to-abate emissions, contributing to Australia’s transition to net zero by 2050, focusing on scalable demonstration technologies for commercialisation.
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What is the Carbon Capture Technologies Program (CCTP)?
The Carbon Capture Technologies Program – Round 2 is a competitive Australian Government grant opportunity designed to accelerate the research, development and demonstration of novel carbon capture, utilisation and removal (CCUS/CDR) technologies.
The program supports projects that address hard-to-abate emissions and contribute to Australia’s transition to net zero by 2050, with a strong focus on pilot and demonstration-scale technologies capable of commercialisation.
Examples of eligible technologies, include but are not limited to:
- novel or emerging carbon capture and/or utilisation for hard-to-abate sectors
- novel or emerging carbon removal technologies such as
- direct air capture
- enhanced rock weathering
- biomass carbon removal and storage, including durable sequestration of carbon in biochar
- mineral carbonation technology, such as capturing carbon in building and other materials.
Carbon Capture Technologies Program level of support
Funding Amount
- Minimum grant: $1 million
- Maximum grant: $10 million
Level of Support
- Grants cover up to 50% of eligible project expenditure
- Mandatory co-contribution required (minimum 50%)
- Contributions must be cash (not in-kind)
- Co-investment from partners (including state governments) is allowed
Carbon Capture Technologies Program important dates
- Closes: 6 May 2026 (5:00pm AEST)
- Project completion deadline: 31 March 2031
- Register your interest with GrantHelper
Carbon Capture Technologies Program objectives
The program aims to:
- Accelerate the development of emerging priority CO₂ capture, utilisation and removal technologies
- Support research, development and demonstration (RD&D) to advance commercial readiness
- Demonstrate verifiable and durable carbon sequestration outcomes
- Build capability and knowledge in novel carbon removal technologies
- Enable deployment across hard-to-abate industries such as cement, chemicals and steel
Projects and expenditure eligible for Carbon Capture Technologies Program support
Eligible projects must:
- Be located in Australia
- Aim to reduce, utilise or remove greenhouse gas emissions
- Include research, development and demonstration activities
- Have at least $2 million in eligible expenditure
- Not be solely a feasibility or engineering study
- Be completed by 31 March 2031
Examples of Eligible Technologies
- Direct air capture
- Enhanced rock weathering
- Biomass carbon removal and storage (e.g. biochar)
- Mineral carbonation
- Industrial carbon capture and utilisation technologies
Ineligible Projects & Expenditure
Projects must NOT include:
- Fossil fuel production or extraction activities
- Coal or gas extraction (including enhanced recovery)
- Purely nature-based sequestration such as:
- Afforestation/reforestation
- Soil carbon projects
- Wetland restoration
Ineligible Expenditure Includes:
- General operating costs (rent, utilities, admin)
- Land acquisition or unrelated infrastructure
- Financing costs (interest, debt servicing)
- ICT systems not directly related to the project
- Grant application preparation costs
- Routine maintenance or ongoing operational expenses
Other Carbon Capture Technologies Program important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for Carbon Capture Technologies Program support
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have an ABN and be GST registered
- Be one of the following:
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- Incorporated entity in Australia
- Incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
- State or territory government agency
- Corporate Commonwealth entity
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must also:
- Confirm the project does not involve fossil fuel production or extraction
- Confirm the project does not involve nature-based solutions without technology
- Provide an accountant declaration confirming co-contribution
- Commit to delivering a final public project report
- Ensure projects are distinct from any Round 1 funded projects
Carbon Capture Technologies Program assessment criteria
Applications are assessed competitively across three weighted criteria:
1. Alignment with Program Objectives (50%)
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Strong alignment with novel or emerging carbon technologies
- Contribution to hard-to-abate emissions reduction or atmospheric CO₂ removal
- Innovation and scalability of the technology toward 2050 deployment
- Ability to increase Australia’s capability and knowledge base
- Potential for replication across industries
- Quantified carbon abatement outcomes
- Evidence of durability/permanence of CO₂ storage
2. Capacity, Capability and Resources (30%)
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Proven track record delivering similar projects
- Access to skilled technical and management personnel
- Strong project partnerships and collaboration frameworks
- Clear governance and project management structure
- Detailed implementation plan, timelines, risks and mitigation strategies
- Access to infrastructure, IP, regulatory approvals and equipment
- Ability to scale or extend beyond grant funding
3. Impact of Grant Funding (20%)
Applicants must demonstrate:
- How funding will expand or accelerate project scope
- Whether the project would proceed without funding (additionality)
- Level of co-investment leveraged (domestic and international)
- Broader economic and industry impact
How do I get the Carbon Capture Technologies Program support?
To be competitive, applicants should demonstrate:
- A highly innovative carbon technology with clear differentiation
- A credible pathway to commercial scale and deployment
- Quantified and evidence-based emissions reduction outcomes
- Strong technical team and delivery capability
- Clear project plan with milestones and risk mitigation
- Confirmed co-funding and financial viability (with accountant declaration)
- Strategic industry partnerships or collaborations
- Alignment with hard-to-abate sectors and national priorities
Information to prepare for the Carbon Capture Technologies Program support
Applicants should prepare:
- Detailed project plan (including risk management)
- Comprehensive project budget
- Accountant declaration for co-contribution
- Supporting evidence addressing all assessment criteria
- Letters of support (if applying as a consortium)
Applying for the Carbon Capture Technologies Program support
Applications must be submitted via the online business.gov.au portal.
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