Made in Queensland and Manufacturing Energy Efficiency grants
Queensland’s small to medium manufacturers wanting to increase competitiveness and efficiency can benefit from two grant programs currently open for applications:
Made in Queensland (MiQ), now in its 6th round, is a $101.5 million grant program for Queensland-based manufacturers looking to increase competitiveness, productivity and innovation. Matched funding grants of $50,000 to $2.5 million are available to adopt industry leading equipment, technologies, systems and processes supporting energy efficiency, export, reshoring, supply chain improvements, sustainability and decarbonisation. Stage 1 applications close 11 December 2023.
The $7.1 million Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program (MEEG) supports manufacturing businesses to implement energy efficiency equipment and measures to reduce energy costs and operational emissions. Matched funding grants of $5,000 to $25,000 are available. Applications close 30 June 2024 or when funding is fully allocated.
Source: Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training
