Solar, efficiency and environmental projects

Energy and environmental grants for churches

Energy funding changes quickly and may be structured as rebates, council grants or community-environment programs. Check whether the applicant, meter, building owner and proposed technology all match.

Browse 3 research leads

Projects that may fit

Start by separating the fundable work.

  • Energy audits and efficiency upgrades
  • Solar and batteries where specifically supported
  • Water, greening and biodiversity projects
  • Community climate-resilience activities

Questions before you shortlist

Rules that commonly change the answer

  1. 1Who owns the building and electricity account?
  2. 2Is the program a grant, rebate or finance offer?
  3. 3Does the measure require co-funding or pre-approval?
  4. 4Can expected savings be evidenced?

Prepare once

Evidence worth organising now

  • Collect recent bills and establish a baseline
  • Resolve property-owner approval
  • Use appropriately accredited suppliers
  • Do not order equipment before checking the funding rules