Green building grants

Residential apartment buildings

• building electrification feasibility assessments
  • upgrades of domestic gas hot water systems to heat pump systems
  • full building electrification including common areas, in apartments and electric vehicle charging
• renewable energy feasibility assessments
  • onsite solar, especially shared solar that gives renters access to renewable energy
• energy, water, and waste assessments
  • identification of no/low-cost efficiency opportunities
  • identification of larger projects that future-proof buildings
• establishment of local resource recovery hubs (non-capital works)
• multiyear NABERS energy and water ratings
  • initial rating year and action plan, second year rating and evaluation plan for implemented upgrades, final rating year with measured saving outcomes.

Applicants should demonstrate intent to implement feasible solutions, as indicated in the assessments, and sufficient budget in the building’s capital works fund to do so.

Accommodation buildings, including hotels, hostels and serviced apartments

• electrification feasibility assessment for gas dependent boiler, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and kitchen system
• multiyear NABERS energy and water ratings, and waste verification supported with an action plan
  • initial rating year and action plan, second year rating and evaluation plan for implemented upgrades, final year rating with measured saving and outcomes
• Green Star Performance rating
• EarthCheck certification
• Ecotourism certification
• energy, water and waste assessments
• renewables feasibility assessments
• net zero action plan.

Funding available

Cash funding up to $50,000 is available for each project, each year up to 3 years.

Accommodation buildings, including hotels, hostels and serviced apartments: If you don’t meet the guidelines definition of eligible not-for-profit organisation or incorporated association, you’re required to match the cash funding requested with cash and/or value-in-kind.

How to apply

Applications for grants and sponsorship must be completed online.

For more information, see our grants and sponsorships page.

You can also email [email protected] or call 02 9265 9333.