What is the Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) Program?
The Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) Program provides up to $5 million in funding for projects that improve Australia’s electricity networks.
The program funds technologies that:
- ⚡ Increase grid capacity and reliability
- 📶 Improve visibility, control, and data flow
- 🌱 Reduce curtailment of renewable energy
- 🏗️ Delay or avoid costly infrastructure upgrades
This grant is part of the Australian Government’s push to reach 82% renewables by 2030 and reduce carbon emissions by 43%.
Administered by: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Funded by: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
We know how to align your project with what assessors actually want.
Key Program Details
| Program Name | Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) Program |
| Maximum Funding | $5 million per project |
| Funding Ratio | Up to 100% of eligible expenditure |
| Opens | 15 July 2025 |
| Closes | 11 August 2025 at 5:00pm AEST |
| Completion Date | Projects must finish by 31 March 2029 |
Most applications fail because they miss what assessors actually want.
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What Projects Are Eligible for the Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) Grant?
To be considered for the GET Grant, your project must go beyond innovation — it needs to deliver measurable improvements to the electricity network.
✅ Projects must:
- 🔌 Directly improve electricity network performance
- 🌿 Trial or demonstrate grid-enhancing technologies
- 📊 Provide evidence of costs, benefits, and scalability
🧠 Examples of eligible technologies:
- 📈 Dynamic line rating and topology optimisation
- 🛰️ Grid visibility software and sensor networks
- 🤖 AI-driven analytics and demand response tools
- 🔋 Virtual transmission and battery firming
- 📡 Advanced forecasting and real-time system control
⚠️ Even great tech won’t qualify if it’s not framed the right way. That’s where we come in.
Why Bulletpoint Clients Win the Grants Others Don’t
✔️ We reverse-engineer the official merit criteria – no guesswork.
✔️ We shape your project to match how assessors think.
✔️ We write, format, and align your submission to score maximum points.
✔️ We’ve helped secure $50M+ in grants across energy & tech
✔️ You’re not just applying — you’re competing to win.
Most applications fail
— not because of the tech, but because they miss what assessors actually want.
That’s why clients use Bulletpoint — to win, not guess.
“Ben and Bulletpoint are an amazing team of dedicated and detailed professionals in both the grants space and the R&D tax incentive support space. Could not recommend them highly enough.”
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions About the GET Grant
❓ What if my project doesn’t tick every box?
We’ve assessed hundreds of grants. If it’s not a fit, we’ll tell you — no fluff.
But if it’s viable, we’ll shape your project to align perfectly with what assessors are actually looking for.
❓ Why can’t we just write it ourselves?
You can — but the GET Grant is a scored competition. It’s not a formality.
We know what gets funded, what gets filtered out, and how to close the gap.
❓ What do you actually need from us?
Just the essentials — your technology, your team, and your grid impact.
We’ll turn that into a compelling story that’s built to score.
❓ What happens if we don’t use Bulletpoint?
Then you’re competing against someone who did.
And in a merit-based round, that can be the difference between funded and forgotten.
Still not sure? Just remember — your competitors aren’t hesitating.
❌ What Won’t Help You Win a GET Grant
🚫 “It hasn’t been trialled in Australia before”
🚫 “It’s a breakthrough product”
🚫 “We learned heaps during testing”
🚫 “The DNSP didn’t take it up”
🚫 “It was technically complex”
🚫 “We burned a lot of cash”
🚫 “No one’s done this config before”
✅ What Actually Gets Funded
✔️ Projects that deliver tangible improvements to the grid
✔️ Clear evidence of cost, benefit, and scalability
✔️ Demonstrations that improve visibility, control, or utilisation
✔️ Outcomes aligned with DCCEEW’s grid modernisation goals
✔️ Initiatives that reduce network congestion, delays, or emissions
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Let’s Be Honest — This Grant Isn’t for Beginners.
You’re not just applying. You’re up against specialist consultants, former assessors, and top-tier bids. And assessors can spot the difference.
Most projects miss out
— not because the idea’s weak, but because the submission is.
We know what GET grant assessors look for. And we build it into every word.
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Winning Strategy for the Grid Enhancing Technologies Program
Applying for the Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) Program isn’t about listing features — it’s about proving impact. The Department doesn’t want hype. They want proof. That your project can boost grid reliability, visibility, and control — and get more renewables flowing through the system. If your submission doesn’t hit those notes clearly and convincingly, it won’t make the cut.
That’s where we come in. At Bulletpoint, we’ve helped win over $50 million in government grants across energy, manufacturing, and deep-tech. We don’t just polish — we reshape. We take your idea and frame it in the language assessors score against. Whether it’s dynamic line rating, grid visibility, battery firming, or demand response — we make sure it hits every merit criteria.
We’ll also tell you if it’s not ready. No fluff. No false hope. Just a clear strategy for what wins — and what doesn’t. And if you’re not working with us, chances are you’re competing against someone who is.
“The right project with the wrong message doesn’t get funded.”
Think Your Project’s a Winner?
Let’s Make Sure the Assessors Think So Too.
Most grant rejections come down to poor framing — not poor ideas.
We don’t just review your project. We reshape it, align it with the merit criteria, and write it like a submission that wins.
If you’re serious about winning this grant, start by working with the team that knows what gets funded.
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