First Nations organisations can soon apply for a share of up to $10 million in grant funding to help advance their clean energy projects.
The First Nations Clean Energy Projects: Pilot Grants will support up to two eligible First Nations organisations.
It will help move projects with an expected capacity over 1 MW beyond feasibility and towards financial close.
Pilot Grants can help with:
- project engineering design
- construction plans and schedules
- commercial and contract negotiations
- community benefit planning.
The Pilot Grants aim to support projects with:
- First Nations leadership, decision-making and participation
- potential to generate long-term financial returns and community benefits for First Nations peoples.
The Pilot Grants are a key part of implementing Goal 3 of the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy.
The Pilot Grants have a different focus and eligibility requirements to the First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants. Both support First Nations participation in clean energy projects.
Applications for the Pilot Grants open on 1 September 2026 and close on 28 September 2026.
The grant guidelines are available now to help you prepare.
Visit GrantConnect and Business.gov.au to:
- check your eligibility
- start preparing your application.
Contact the Business Grants Hub if you have any questions about the application process.
