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Applied Research Grant Program

Building WA's clean energy workforce

The Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence is leading a targeted Applied Research Grant Program to advance clean energy training across Western Australia.

With $1.5 million in funding available, the program offered grants of up to $350,000 per project to help education and industry partners co-design practical, scalable training solutions.

About the program

The Applied Research Grant Program supports collaborative projects that address real-world challenges in clean energy training. Projects focused on one or more of the following:

Remote and distributed learning: that expand access to training across regional and remote areas.

First Nations - Learning on Country: which supports Aboriginal communities to access culturally safe, community-led training.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported delivery and assessment: using emerging technologies to enhance training outcomes.

Applicants demonstrated genuine collaboration and a clear pathway to impact for learners, educators and employers.

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Who could apply

Applications were open to WA TAFE colleges as lead applicants, working in partnership with:

  • Australian universities;
  • Industry partners operating within the sector relevant to the applied research;
  • Aboriginal companies or community-controlled organisations; and/or
  • Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Eligibility criteria and terms are outlined in the Applied Research Grant Program Guidelines.

How to apply

Step 1: Review the Applied Research Grant Program Guidelines, Resource Agreement and Frequently Asked Questions.
Step 2: Draft your application using the provided templates.
Step 3: Submit via the link below.

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Applications now closed

Key dates

Applications open: 1 October 2025

Applications close: 26 November 2025
 

Lead applicant contacts

Lead applicants from each of the WA TAFE colleges can be contacted as follows:

Need help?

 
  For further information or assistance, contact our Grants Team at CESNCE.Grants@dtwd.wa.gov.au