This program provides funding to organisations to help them scope, test, and gain approvals to achieve pre-construction and pre-financial close phases of a bioenergy project.

Funding is available for projects that propose to generate bioenergy using organic materials and can demonstrate that this solution is the best value option in the waste hierarchy.

Projects must meet one or more of the following objectives:

• increase the production of bioenergy in Victoria
• increase the diversion of organic material from landfill
• increase abatement of greenhouse gases
• increase business opportunities, economic development, and beneficial use of pathways across the bioenergy supply chain.

Costs that will be funded include:

• technology selection costs
• feedstock identification and end market research and development
• conducting laboratory testing of incoming feedstock
• engineering, procurement, and construction tendering related costs
• consultancy or contract work required for the project
• conducting testing required for approvals
• planning and regulatory approval costs.