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We have excluded any subsidies provided which do not meet the definition of a grant. Please note that the above grants are not disclosed as part of the annual report.
The above excludes payments made by EPSDD which are classified for Financial Statement purposes as grants and purchased services but do not meet the traditional definition of a grant.
2. For each grant program referred to in part (1),
a. Purpose of the grant program
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Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (REIF) |
The funding is provided by industry successful in the ACT Government’s renewable energy auctions to fund innovative projects that grow the renewables industry. To test the market and provide flexible, early-stage funding to support a diversity of new and emerging technologies and ventures, with the potential to support the development of the ACT as an export-oriented hub for renewable energy innovation. It incorporates direct grants and clean tech funding. |
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Community Zero Emissions Grants |
The Community Zero Emissions Grants program is designed to provide funding for diverse projects that inform and education the community on how to reduce emissions. Please refer to the Everyday Climate Choices website for information on the purpose of the grant program, available at https://www.climatechoices.act.gov.au/policy-programs/community-zero-emissions-grants. |
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Climate Change Community Partnership |
To provide financial assistance to the Conservation Council, Canberra Environment Centre and See-Change Inc. This is a non-competitive grant. |
b. How much money was budgeted for the grant program in (i) 2016-17, (ii) 2017-18, (iii) 2018-19, (iv) 2019-20, (v) 2020-21, and (vi) 2021-22
EPSDD believes that providing this level of detail will be an unreasonable diversion of resources.
c. How much money was expended under the grant program in (i) 2016-17, (ii) 2017-18, (iii) 2018-19, (iv) 2019-20, (v) 2020-21, and (vi) 2021-22
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2016-17 |
2017-18 |
2018-19 |
2019-20 |
2020-21 | |
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Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (grants) |
46,800 |
2,280,541 |
2,244,108 |
1,646,081 |
3,943,427 |
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Community Zero Emissions Grants* |
0 |
140,910 |
144,258 |
157,603 |
128,534 |
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Climate Change Community Partnerships |
0 |
359,775 |
368,769 |
377,989 |
387,438 |
*Zero Emission Grants include grants provided which were ultimately returned to ACT due to non-delivery of milestones.
2021-22 financial year is yet to be completed and data will be available following 30 June.
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