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Battery Training Material Development

Funding for Australian businesses to develop the battery-related training materials and curriculum that build Australia's clean-energy workforce.

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Grant sizeUp to $50kexcl. GST
Co-contribution50%of project cost
ApplicationsContinuouswhile funds remain
TimeframeTo 2027Complete by Dec 2027
Overview

The Battery Training Material Development Grant helps Australian businesses develop the training materials needed to reduce skills shortages, raise awareness of career pathways, and support the safe design, manufacture and handling of batteries.

Part of the Battery Workforce Skills and Training (BWST) program — the Training stream of the Australian Government's $20 million Building Future Batteries Capability program, delivered by Powering Australia over 2025–28 under the National Battery Strategy. Grants of up to $50,000 (excl. GST) reimburse up to 50% of approved Training Materials development costs; you fund the remainder. Applications are assessed as received while funds remain in the approximately $800,000 pool.

Who can apply

To be eligible, your business or organisation must meet all of the following.

Registered in Australia with an active Australian ABN.
Employs staff with Australian working rights working in a segment of the battery value chain.
Is developing battery-related Training Materials that reduce skills shortages, raise career awareness, or support safe battery handling.
Identifies a proposed internal or external Curriculum Writer to complete the project.
Demonstrates that the proposed Training Materials will advance the BWST program objectives.

How applications are assessed

Applications are assessed on merit against five published criteria and considered as received while funds remain available.

5Criteria
Alignment with BWST objectivesThe materials help deliver a skilled battery workforce and improved safety, including the Writers' qualifications and experience.
40%
Value for moneyCost effectiveness, financial leverage, and the competence of the proposed Writer(s).
20%
Business growth opportunityClear alignment between the materials and the business's growth plans, especially local battery manufacturing.
25%
RiskRisks appropriately identified with clear mitigation strategies.
10%
Participation by priority cohortsInclusive design ensuring access for First Nations people, women, remote learners and transitioning workers.
5%

The application process

1
ApplySubmit an application addressing the eligibility and assessment criteria, including your proposed Training Materials and Curriculum Writer.
2
Eligibility checkWe confirm your eligibility; applications are assessed as received while funds remain available.
3
Merit assessmentReviewers with education, training and industry-development expertise assess against the criteria.
4
DecisionThe Powering Australia Executive (COO) approves the award. You are notified and may appeal to the CEO.
5
Grant agreementWe finalise a Training Material Development Agreement between you and Powering Australia.
6
Deliver & reportYou develop the materials; we pay on your contribution and evidence of expenditure, and you submit a Completion Report.

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