Australia pledges $15 million for second generation biofuels research grants; applications accepted through 01/2009

In Australia, the Minister for Resources and Energy announced that the government will provide $15 million in funding for a Second Generation Biofuels Research and Development Program. The program will provide grants of between $1 million and $5 million for advanced biofuels technology development. The funds come from the $500 million Renewable Energy Fund and will be provided in the form of dollar-for-dollar matching grants. The program will accept applications for grants through January 2009.

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