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Battery Workforce Skills and Training Grants Program

Powering Australia is pleased to announce the Battery Workforce Skills & Training (BWST) Grants Program, designed to accelerate Australia's battery value-chain capabilities and support the development of a skilled, safety-focused, and future-ready workforce.

Across the sector, demand for battery skills is surpassing supply in roles like battery system design, installation, integration, safe handling, and recycling. Australia's energy transition depends on building a skilled workforce in these critical areas.

The $1.6 million BWST program offers two funding streams:

Training Grants for businesses seeking to co-invest to upskill staff and establish a pipeline of skilled workers for the battery sector
Training Materials Development Grants to support organisations developing training resources for emerging battery technologies

If your organisation operates within, or is preparing to join, the battery value chain, this is your opportunity to build capability, improve safety, and contribute to a national skills pipeline for the benefit of the entire sector. BWST Grants will be available through to the end of 2027.

Battery Workforce Skills and Training Grant

How to Apply

It's easy!

Head to our Program Guidelines documents to understand what's required:

Training Grants: Guidelines here
Training Materials Development Grants: Guidelines here

Then visit our official Powering Australia grants platform.

Step 1: Submit an Expression of Interest to check your eligibility.

Step 2: We will advise the outcome of your application.

Step 3. If successful complete a full application.

This two-stage, merit-based, competitive process is designed to deliver on the program’s objectives:

To develop a pipeline of skilled workers for the battery sector, ensuring Australia’s future clean energy workforce as the nation transitions to net zero.
To enhance battery safety for all Australians.

For further questions about the BWST Grants program, please email grants@poweringaustralia.com.au