Deadline: 18 May 2020
The Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) is seeking applications for the Energy Efficient Communities Program – Community Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants 2020.
The Energy Efficient Communities Program – Community Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants 2020 provides community groups with grants up to $12,500 for energy efficient equipment, energy generation and storage systems, and energy audits.
Objectives
The objective of this grant opportunity is to support community organisations across Australia to:
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- improve energy efficient practices
- increase the uptake of energy efficient technologies
Funding Information
There is an estimated $3.8 million available for this grant opportunity and there’ll be a maximum of 2 projects funded per electorate.
- The maximum grant amount is $12,500
- The maximum project period is 12 months
You can use your grant for one or more of the following:
- design, supply and installation of new solar photovoltaic generator systems
- purchase and installation of new battery systems and battery storage systems
- purchase and installation of new solar hot water heaters or air source hot water heat pumps, to replace existing equipment
- purchase and installation of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting equipment or energy efficient lighting controls to replace existing equipment
- design, supply and installation of high efficiency split system air conditioning units to replace existing equipment energy audits
- energy audits
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible you must:
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
You’re also eligible if you’re a rural fire service, country fire authority or other state/territory equivalent.
For more information, visit https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Community-Energy-Efficiency-and-Solar-Grants-2020