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​​Clean Energy Advice Grants to support First Nations Communities​

20 March 2026
First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants - Round 1

​​The Australian Government is offering Clean Energy Advice Grants to help First Nations communities access expert advice for participating in clean energy projects.​

The Australian Government is providing help to First Nations communities to access expert advice for participating in clean energy projects.

First Nations peoples have a holistic approach to caring for Country and hold strong local and cultural knowledge that is crucial to Australia’s transition to net zero. The Advice Grants support communities to ensure their knowledge and needs are at the centre of the clean energy transformation. They put community leadership at the forefront, meaning First Nations peoples decide what advice they want and need to fully participate in the clean energy transformation.

Grants of $5,000 to $80,000 will provide funding for activities like training, planning and professional advice.

Example activities include but are not limited to:

  • clean energy knowledge, training, and workshops
  • planning, business, management and governance training
  • professional advice to support negotiation and progression of clean energy projects
  • surveying, mapping, feasibility, commercial and financial advice
  • legal, governance and business model development.

This advice can help communities make informed decisions and share in the benefits from clean energy.

Clean energy can empower communities by giving people better access to power, jobs, training, economic development and business opportunities.

These grants support the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy which was launched on 6 December 2024. The Strategy aims to maximise the nation-wide potential for First Nations peoples to benefit from the clean energy transformation. The Strategy was developed in collaboration with First Nations people and organisations and outlines a clean energy vision for all Australians, with Country and Culture at heart.

The Advice Grants are currently open, with applications closing on Thursday 3 September 2026 5:00pm AEST. For more information visit the grant opportunity guidelines on GrantConnect. For eligibility criteria and to apply, visit the grant webpage on Business.gov.au.