Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water
First Nations organisations can now 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.
They will help move projects with an expected capacity over 1 MW beyond feasibility towards financial close.
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.
Pilot Grants can help with:
- project engineering design
- construction plans and schedules
- commercial and contract negotiations
- community benefit planning.
Applications are now open and will close on 28 September 2026.
Visit GrantConnect and Business.gov.au to check your eligibility and submit your application.
Contact the Business Grants Hub if you have any questions about the application process.
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