Open NowBusinessRound 2

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2 — Australia, 2025-26

Up to $5K available · Rolling Applications

Australian Government

Grants of up to $5,000 are available to increase the uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian-registered aircraft. The rebate supports purchase and installation of eligible ADS-B equipment to improve safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users.

Funding

Up to $5K

Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Must be the registered owner of a crewed aircraft operating under VFR or IFR and listed in an approved Australian registration database • Eligible registration databases include the CASA Australian aircraft register and approved Australian Sport Aviation organisation databases such as RAAus, ASRA and SAFA • Must purchase and/or install eligible ADS-B equipment in the registered aircraft within the specified eligible dates • For ADS-B-OUT functionality or ADS-B EC devices, purchase date must be after 20 December 2021 • For ADS-B-IN functionality or ADS-B-IN and OUT devices, purchase date must be on or after 1 June 2024 • Must provide a clear copy of the aircraft registration certificate showing the applicant is the registered owner • Must provide a paid Australian Tax Invoice or equivalent with evidence of payment • For ADS-B installations, must provide a signed declaration by an approved installer • Must declare that the applicant is the registered owner, incurred the eligible expenditure, the aircraft is located in Australia, and installation was undertaken in Australia if applicable • If a grant was paid under ADS-B Round 1, a further application is only allowed where the new equipment adds ADS-B IN functionality not previously available or upgrades from an EC device to installed equipment • Ineligible if the aircraft or device has already received a grant under this program unless the stated exception applies • Ineligible if the applicant organisation or project partner is on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join • Ineligible if the applicant is an employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Applicants must be the registered owner of a crewed aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and shown in an approved Australian registration database, including the CASA Australian aircraft register or approved Australian Sport Aviation organisation databases. The applicant must have purchased and/or installed eligible ADS-B equipment within the specified dates, provide a registration certificate, paid Australian tax invoice or equivalent with evidence of payment, and for ADS-B installations provide a signed declaration by an approved installer. Applicants must declare they are the registered owner, incurred the eligible expenditure, that the aircraft is located in Australia, and that installation was undertaken in Australia if applicable. Applicants are not eligible if the aircraft or device has already received a grant under this program unless the later equipment adds ADS-B IN functionality not previously available or upgrades from an EC device to installed equipment. Applicants are also ineligible if they or their project partner are on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join, or if they are an employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.

What's Funded

Purchase of eligible ADS-B equipment for Australian-registered aircraft, including installation costs by an approved installer for installed ADS-B equipment, or purchase of portable ADS-B EC or portable ADS-B IN equipment.

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Expected Outcomes

Increased voluntary uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian-registered aircraft, improved pilot situational awareness, enhanced search and rescue capability, and better aircraft position information for air traffic control.

Key Information

Applicant Types

individualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

othercapital_expenditure

Keywords

aviationaircraftADS-Brebateair safetyequipmentinstallationCASA

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2?

The Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $5K in funding. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to increase the uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian-registered aircraft. The rebate supports purchase and installation of eligible ADS-B equipment to improve safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users.
2

How much funding does the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2 provide?

The Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2 provides Up to $5K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2?

  • Must be the registered owner of a crewed aircraft operating under VFR or IFR and listed in an approved Australian registration database
  • Eligible registration databases include the CASA Australian aircraft register and approved Australian Sport Aviation organisation databases such as RAAus, ASRA and SAFA
  • Must purchase and/or install eligible ADS-B equipment in the registered aircraft within the specified eligible dates
  • For ADS-B-OUT functionality or ADS-B EC devices, purchase date must be after 20 December 2021
  • For ADS-B-IN functionality or ADS-B-IN and OUT devices, purchase date must be on or after 1 June 2024
  • Must provide a clear copy of the aircraft registration certificate showing the applicant is the registered owner
  • Must provide a paid Australian Tax Invoice or equivalent with evidence of payment
  • For ADS-B installations, must provide a signed declaration by an approved installer
  • Must declare that the applicant is the registered owner, incurred the eligible expenditure, the aircraft is located in Australia, and installation was undertaken in Australia if applicable
  • If a grant was paid under ADS-B Round 1, a further application is only allowed where the new equipment adds ADS-B IN functionality not previously available or upgrades from an EC device to installed equipment
  • Ineligible if the aircraft or device has already received a grant under this program unless the stated exception applies
  • Ineligible if the applicant organisation or project partner is on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join
  • Ineligible if the applicant is an employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
4

When does the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2 close?

Applications close on 31 May 2027. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
5

What activities are funded?

Purchase of eligible ADS-B equipment for Australian-registered aircraft, including installation costs by an approved installer for installed ADS-B equipment, or purchase of portable ADS-B EC or portable ADS-B IN equipment.
6

How do I apply for the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2?

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