First Nations clean energy project grants open
First Nations organisations can now apply for a share of up to $10 million in grant funding to help advance their clean energy projects.
The First Nations Clean Energy Projects: Pilot Grants will support up to two eligible First Nations organisations.
They will help move projects with an expected capacity over 1 MW beyond feasibility towards financial close.
The Pilot Grants aim to support projects with:
- First Nations leadership, decision-making and participation
- potential to generate long-term financial returns and community benefits for First Nations peoples.
Pilot Grants can help with:
- project engineering design
- construction plans and schedules
- commercial and contract negotiations
- community benefit planning.
Applications are now open and will close on 28 September 2026.