Our 2025 grants program will focus on two key areas: Growing a Sustainable SA and Fostering Reconciliation & Cultural Understanding
We are committed to supporting community projects. However, please be aware that our target areas may vary each year, which could affect your eligibility for the program. It's worth exploring other community grants available, including those offered by local councils, state governments, and other organisations, to maximise your chances of securing funding for your initiatives.
Focus Areas:
Growing a Sustainable SA
Championing environmental and social sustainability while supporting the community through the energy transition by funding initiatives that enhance energy efficiency, promote self-sufficiency, and foster local engagement. Examples include:
- Electrifying Community Facilities: Replacing gas appliances and hot water systems with electric alternatives
- Supporting Energy Self-Sufficiency: Installing renewable energy technologies, such as solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers, at community facilities
- Energy Education for Vulnerable Customers: Developing and delivering energy education, awareness, and efficiency resources for diverse and vulnerable communities
- Enhancing Community Spaces: Supporting projects like community gardens to foster environmental stewardship and local engagement
Fostering Reconciliation & Cultural Understanding
Projects that drive positive outcomes for First Nations people and communities, as well as initiatives that empower the broader community to begin or strengthen their reconciliation journey through cultural understanding and collaboration. Examples include:
- Projects led by First Nations people
- Cultural Awareness Training: Providing training for staff and volunteers
- Reconciliation Action Plan: Develop and implement a plan to strengthen relationships with First Nations communities.
- Engaging a First Nations Artist: Commission artwork, such as murals for community spaces or schools, or designs for sports jerseys for Indigenous rounds.
- Involving a First Nations Elder: To provide guidance on initiatives such as cultural cool burning, ecosystem restoration, community gardens, and education programs to enhance biodiversity, improve land and climate management, and deepen community understanding of First Nations cultural practices.
How does it work?
Please review the information below before applying to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria. If you have any further questions, contact us at communitygrants@sapowernetworks.com.au.
- Who can apply for a Community Grant?
To be eligible for and receive an SA Power Networks Community Grant, applicants must:
- Be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, registered charity on the ACNC, school, or community group with a registered Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Deliver the funded activity in South Australia within 12 months of receiving funding.
- Agree to share activity outcomes with SA Power Networks in the form of photographs or short videos, written updates, and a brief acquittal upon activity completion.
- Agree to SA Power Networks promoting you and the activity your grant supports through SA Power Networks websites, social media, annual reports, and other channels.
- Be open to SA Power Networks participating in the activity and related promotional activities.
- Hold a current bank account in Australia in the organisation’s name.
- What can we fund with a Community Grant?
Through SA Power Networks Community Grants, we aim to fund activities, programs, events, or equipment that positively impact one or both of the following areas:
- Growing a Sustainable SA
- Fostering Reconciliation & Cultural Understanding
Examples of fundable activities:
Growing a Sustainable SA
Championing environmental and social sustainability while supporting the community through the energy transition by funding initiatives that enhance energy efficiency, promote self-sufficiency, and foster local engagement. Examples include:
- Electrifying community facilities: Such as replacing gas appliances and hot water systems with electric alternatives.
- Supporting energy self-sufficiency: Installing renewable energy technologies, such as solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers, at community facilities.
- Energy education: Developing and delivering energy education, awareness, and efficiency resources for diverse and vulnerable communities.
- Enhancing community spaces: Supporting projects like community gardens to foster environmental stewardship and local engagement.
Fostering Reconciliation & Cultural Understanding
Projects that drive positive outcomes for First Nations people and communities, as well as initiatives that empower the broader community to begin or strengthen their reconciliation journey through cultural understanding and collaboration. Examples include:
- Projects led by First Nations people
- Cultural awareness training: Providing training for staff and volunteers
- Reconciliation Action Plan: Develop and implement a plan to strengthen relationships with First Nations communities.
- Engaging a First Nations artist: Commission artwork, such as murals for community spaces or schools, or designs for sports jerseys for Indigenous rounds.
- Involving a First Nations Elder: To provide guidance on initiatives such as cultural cool burning, ecosystem restoration, community gardens, and education programs to enhance biodiversity, improve land and climate management, and deepen community understanding of First Nations cultural practices.
- What can’t we fund with a Community Grant?
SA Power Networks Community Grants cannot fund:
- Individuals, commercial businesses and government entities (except public schools and kindergartens).
- Activities outside of South Australia.
- Activities completed before the Application Period.
- Activities occurring during the Determination Period.
- Organisations or activities not aligned with SA Power Networks' values.
- Organisations or activities not reflective of local community standards.
- Activities that denigrate or exclude community members.
- Activities that are or could be perceived as unsafe or harmful to people, animals, or the environment.
- Political or religious pursuits.
- Organisations or activities associated with gambling, drugs, or alcohol.
- Organisations, individuals, or bodies unwilling to provide sufficient details on the proposed activity or program.
