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First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water · Australia
The First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1 supports First Nations communities to participate in clean energy development. Funding helps communities build clean energy project skills and knowledge, access technical and professional support, and make informed decisions in line with Free, Prior and Informed Consent principles.
Funding
$5K – $80K
Deadline
3 Sept 2026
Duration
from 2025-26 to 2026-27
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Must be a First Nations organisation or group
• Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN), or apply through an eligible auspicing organisation with an ABN
• Must be an eligible entity
• Eligible entities include entities incorporated in Australia
• Eligible entities include corporations and Indigenous land management organisations registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations
• Eligible entities include registered land councils representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Eligible entities include entities that manage or hold land rights, native title, or other Traditional Owner related agreements and settlements
• Eligible entities include Australian incorporated not for profit associations or cooperatives
• Eligible entities include Australian incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust
• Eligible entities include partnerships based in Australia
• Additional eligibility requirements apply under section 4.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines
Applicants can apply if they are a First Nations organisation or group, have an Australian Business Number (ABN), and are an eligible entity. Eligible entities include an entity incorporated in Australia, including corporations and Indigenous land management organisations registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations; a registered land council representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or an entity that manages or holds land rights, native title or other Traditional Owner related agreements and settlements, including a land council established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976; an Australian incorporated not for profit association or cooperative; an Australian incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust; or a partnership based in Australia. Applicants may also apply on behalf of another First Nations group without an ABN through an auspicing arrangement, provided the auspicing organisation or group holds an ABN and meets the eligibility criteria. Additional eligibility requirements are in section 4.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines.
What's Funded
Activities may include obtaining technical and professional advice, building clean energy project skills and knowledge, supporting engagement with clean energy developers, and helping First Nations communities assess and participate in clean energy opportunities.Expected Outcomes
Expected outcomes include increased access to technical and professional support, greater confidence in engagement with clean energy developers, improved collaboration with the clean energy industry, stronger clean energy project skills and knowledge, increased participation in clean energy projects, and greater benefits from participation in clean energy development.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
indigenous_organisationnon_profitcooperativetrustpartnershipother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitytrainingcommunityother
Keywords
First Nationsclean energyenergy resourcestechnical supportprofessional supportcommunity participationTraditional Ownersland councils
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1?
The First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1 is a mixed grant offered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in Australia, providing $5K – $80K in funding. The First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1 supports First Nations communities to participate in clean energy development. Funding helps communities build clean energy project skills and knowledge, access technical and professional support, and make informed decisions in line with Free, Prior and Informed Consent principles.
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How much funding does the First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1 provide?
The First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1 provides $5K – $80K in funding. The typical project duration is from 2025-26 to 2026-27.
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Who is eligible for the First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1?
- Must be a First Nations organisation or group
- Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN), or apply through an eligible auspicing organisation with an ABN
- Must be an eligible entity
- Eligible entities include entities incorporated in Australia
- Eligible entities include corporations and Indigenous land management organisations registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations
- Eligible entities include registered land councils representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Eligible entities include entities that manage or hold land rights, native title, or other Traditional Owner related agreements and settlements
- Eligible entities include Australian incorporated not for profit associations or cooperatives
- Eligible entities include Australian incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust
- Eligible entities include partnerships based in Australia
- Additional eligibility requirements apply under section 4.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines
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When does the First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1 close?
Applications close on 3 Sept 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Activities may include obtaining technical and professional advice, building clean energy project skills and knowledge, supporting engagement with clean energy developers, and helping First Nations communities assess and participate in clean energy opportunities.
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How do I apply for the First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants Round 1?
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