First Nations Clean Energy Projects – Pilot Grants
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About this tender
Overview The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is offering funding to First Nations organisations under the First Nations Clean Energy Projects – Pilot Grants program. About This program was announced as part of the implementation of the Government's First Nations Clean Energy Strategy. Purpose The intended outcome of the program is to support the economic development and self-determination of First Nations peoples through increased opportunities to lead and benefit from clean energy project developments. Objectives Support up to 2 First Nations organisations to progress their clean energy projects beyond feasibility towards financial close Build evidence of the factors that enable increased investment in First Nations clean energy projects Share First Nations clean energy project development lessons learnt with the sector Funding Total funding pool: up to $10 million Grant range: $1 million to $10 million Grant amount: up to 100% of eligible expenditure Enquiries Phone: 13 28 46 Email: FNCEPG@industry.gov.au Web: https://business.gov.au/fncep-pilot
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