Special Purpose Grants will arise from initiatives that emerge during a Council term in response to adjustments in policy, direction or increased emphasis to achieve particular Council objectives.

The EV Charger Subsidy provides up to $2,000 for the purchase and installation of EV (electric Vehicle) chargers for tourist accommodation premises.

Maximum project duration - 12 months

Round frequency - Quarterly.  Closing Dates will be: 31 August 2023, 31 October 2023, 31 January 2024 and 30 April 2024.

Conditions

Applicants should meet the following conditions:

• The business is a registered provider of overnight accommodation and is listed in the Murrindindi Shire’s business register.
• The business holds an ABN.
• The property has a solar power system that contributes to the property’s power requirements or has a green energy supply. 
• A business can only apply for one charger subsidy in any one year. No more than two grants per business will be provided. 
• The chargers must have at least 7kW charging capacity. 
• Chargers are to be installed at locations for the convenience primarily of accommodation guests and not the property owner. 
• Electricians based in Murrindindi Shire are to be used for the installation. 
• Once installed the availability of an EV charger is to be included in the business advertising material and any online booking service. 
• When not required for accommodation guests, the chargers are to be made available for other EV users at a cost no higher than 30% of the power purchase costs for the business.
• Once installed, the EV charger is to be listed on Plugshare or other EV charger locality apps to advise EV drivers of the charger’s availability.

• Phone: 5772 0333
• Email: grants@murrindindi.vic.gov.au