Grants for energy efficiency upgrades in community housing.

Apply for a grant of up to $18,000 on average, per property across a portfolio to undertake energy efficiency and electrification upgrades in community housing properties.

• Grants are open to Community Housing Organisations.
• $9.27 million funding was awarded in Round 1.
• Round 2 is now open and closes on at 5pm on Friday 21 August.
• A cash co-contribution is required from applicants for their properties.

Grants will be awarded over 3 rounds, the funding available for future rounds is subject to agreement with the Australian Government.

The following organisations can apply for funding:

A not-for-profit organisation that provides affordable rental housing to low-income households if it:

• is a Registered Community Housing Organisation (or Community Housing Provider) listed on the Housing Registrar Public Register as a community housing association or provider or
• is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission
• can demonstrate that the provision of affordable housing is one of the organisation's core activities; and
• can demonstrate that renters meet income and asset limits or
• Is an Aboriginal Trust managed by a Committee of Management and
• confirms that the full value (100%) of energy savings achieved by the upgrades will be passed onto renters; and
• can confirm they are the legal owner or manager of the property and has the right to carry out the project in agreement with the owner(s) of the property.

In addition, to be eligible for funding applicants must:

• be an incorporated body, cooperative or association (including business associations).
• be financially solvent and able to provide three years of financial statements.
• participate in the Victorian Energy Upgrades program for all eligible activities.
• participate in the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, to claim small-scale technology certificates (STCs) for heat pump hot water and solar installation.

• Email: grantsinfo@deeca.vic.gov.au