Program Status: Open for applications.
Description: The LPG Vehicle Scheme provides grants for the LPG conversion of a registered motor vehicle or the purchase of a new vehicle fitted with LPG prior to first registration, subject to eligibility criteria.
Please note:
From 1 July 2011 the LPG Vehicle Scheme will be capped at 25,000 eligible claims paid in a year (1 July to 30 June) for the duration of the scheme to 30 June 2014. Funds are currently available.
The grant amount for LPG conversions completed between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012 is $1,250.
The Program Delegate can declare a waiver to LPG Vehicle Scheme - Claiming a Second Grant rule in response to the Australian disaster relief arrangements. For more information please contact the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46.
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How the 25,000 cap will operate:
From 1 July 2011 the LPG Vehicle Scheme will be capped at 25,000 eligible claims paid in each financial year, for the duration of the scheme to 30 June 2014.
Should the 25,000 cap be reached before the end of a financial year, application processing will continue and eligible claims will be paid in the following financial year. Grant amounts for eligible applications will be determined from the date of vehicle LPG conversion or new LPG vehicle purchase.
As a registered vehicle owner you are entitled to apply for an LPG Vehicle Scheme grant up to 12 months after the date of the LPG conversion or new LPG vehicle purchase.
Funds are currently available. For the current status of claims paid please see LPG Vehicle Scheme Statistics. |
The following grants are available subject to program eligibility criteria:
- Grants for LPG conversions of registered vehicles:
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Grant |
Conversion Completed |
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$1,500 |
Between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011 |
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$1,250 |
Between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012 |
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$1,000 |
Between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013 |
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$1,000 |
Between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014 |
- Grants for the purchase of new vehicles fitted with LPG before first registration:
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Grant |
Vehicle Purchase Complete |
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$2,000 |
Between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2014 |
To establish whether you qualify for a grant, please read the customer documents including:
Contact: For any further information, call the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au.