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Grants and funding

Critical Minerals Queensland (CMQ) can facilitate introductions to both state and federal government departments that are currently offering funding opportunities. If you have a project that could benefit from investment, contact CMQ.

Queensland Government opportunities

The Queensland Government provides grants and funding opportunities to companies wanting to explore and extract resources.

$170 million for critical mineral and battery technology supply chains

  • Grants of up to $2 million and investments of up to $30 million
  • Administered by the Department of Treasury and QIC

The critical minerals and battery technology fund supports businesses across all stages of the supply chain, from mining to the development of processing facilities and infrastructure.

Zero rent for exploration permits for minerals

  • $0 rent for new and existing exploration permits for mineral for 5 years

To encourage exploration of critical minerals, there is zero rent required for exploration permits for minerals granted between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2028.

Australian Government opportunities

As we work towards meeting our commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement, Australia is focused on providing investment opportunities to support and expand our resources industry.

$7 billion lending facility for infrastructure projects

  • Administered by Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) is a lending facility that provides loans to infrastructure projects in northern Australia. Investments from NAIR can be used to develop new infrastructure or to materially enhance existing infrastructure. NAIF can lend up to 100% of the debt, provided there is appropriate risk sharing.

Finance for exporting businesses and Indo-Pacific infrastructure development

  • Government agency that works with banks, other agencies and partners

Export Finance Australia (EFA) provides direct loans, guarantees and bonds, insurance products, including credit insurance and political risk insurance and project and buyer finance for various projects, including those involved with the critical minerals supply chain.

Last updated
14 April 2026
Last reviewed
14 July 2025