The SA Power Networks Community Grants program has been created to assist communities to empower themselves and make a tangible difference in their local area.

Through Community Grants, SA Power Networks is seeking to fund activities, programs, events or equipment which will help make a positive impact in one or both of the following areas:

Growing a sustainable SA

Championing environmental and social sustainability for our State.

• Electrifying community facilities (eg replacing gas appliances/hot water with electric etc)
• Supporting energy self-sufficiency and the adoption of renewable energy technologies (eg installing solar, battery, EV chargers on community facilities)
• Energy education for vulnerable customers (eg developing and delivering energy education/awareness/efficiency courses, materials & resources for diverse and vulnerable customers)
• Enhancing community spaces: Supporting projects like community gardens to foster environmental stewardship and local engagement.

Fostering reconciliation and cultural understanding 

Projects that drive positive outcomes for First Nations people and communities, as well as initiatives that empower the broader community

• Projects led by First Nations people
• Cultural awareness training: Providing training for staff and volunteers
• Reconciliation action plan: Develop and implement a plan to strengthen relationships with First Nations communities.
• Engaging a first nations artist: Commission artwork, such as murals for community spaces or schools, or designs for sports jerseys for Indigenous rounds.
• Involving a First Nations elder: To provide guidance on initiatives such as cultural cool burning, ecosystem restoration, community gardens, and education programs to enhance biodiversity, improve land and climate management, and deepen community understanding of First Nations cultural practices.

Eligibility

To be eligible for and receive an SA Power Networks Community Grant, applicants must:

• be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, registered charity on the ACNC, school or community group with a registered Australian Business Number (ABN);
• deliver the funded activity in South Australia within 12 months from the date of receiving funding;
• agree to share activity outcomes with SA Power Networks, in the form of photographs or short videos, written updates and a short acquittal upon activity completion;
• agree to SA Power Networks promoting you and the activity your grant supports on SA Power Networks websites, social media, through annual reports and other channels;
• be open to SA Power Networks participating in the activity and related promotional activities; and
• hold a current bank account in Australia in its name.

What cannot be funded?

SA Power Networks Community Grants cannot fund:

• individuals, commercial businesses and government entities (except public schools and kindergartens);
• activities outside of South Australia;
• activities which have already been completed prior to the Application Period;
• activities which occur during the Determination Period
• organisations or activities which do not reflect SA Power Networks values;
• organisations or activities which do not reflect local community standards;
• activities which denigrate or exclude members of the community;
• activities which are or could be perceived to be unsafe or cause harm to people, animals or the environment;
• political or religious pursuits;
• organisations or activities associated with gambling,  drugs or alcohol; and
• organisations, individuals or bodies unwilling to provide sufficient details on the proposed program.

• Email: communitygrants@sapowernetworks.com.au