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Funding for First Nations communities to engage with clean energy development
Applications have closed earlier than anticipated as the number of applications received has exceeded the funding available under this grant opportunity.
First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1
This grant program is for First Nations communities to participate in clean energy development. It will:
- build skills and knowledge
- provide access to support
- help communities to make informed decisions.
Applications may close early if funding is fully allocated before the closing date.
What do you get?
A grant of $5,000 to $80,000 to cover eligible expenditure.
Who is this for?
First Nations communities with an opportunity to participate in clean energy development.
About the program
The First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1 was announced as part of the implementation of the Government’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy.
The objectives of the program are to support First Nations communities to participate in clean energy development and:
- build clean energy project skills and knowledge
- access technical and professional support
- make informed decisions as per principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
The intended outcomes of the program are for First Nations communities to gain increased:
- access to technical and professional support
- confidence in engagement with clean energy developers and clean energy development opportunities
- collaboration and engagement with the clean energy industry
- clean energy project skills and knowledge
- participation in clean energy projects
- benefits from participation in clean energy development.
Round 1 of the program will run from 2025-26 to 2026-27.
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Key documents
Auspicing arrangement declaration form template
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