Indi Powering Communities Program 2021 Survey

Expression of interest guide

Expressions of interest are open from Monday 7 June 2021 to 5.00 pm Friday 2 July 2021

Powering Communities Program will fund small projects in Indi to improve energy efficiency and lower power bills in community organisations.

A total of $67,700 is available in Indi.

Grants are available to community organisations for funding between $5000 and $12,000.

Please carefully read the grant guidelines at business.gov.au/pcp to ensure that your organisation and project meets the eligibility criteria.

What type of projects may be funded?

The following projects are a guide to types of suitable projects.

energy generation and storage projects, including solar pv panels and batteries
new split system air conditioners to replace some older types
hot water heaters for bathrooms and kitchens
replacement of non-led lighting with :LED lighting
controls upgrades for air conditioning and lighting
appliances such as induction cooktops and commercial refrigeration
other activities - energy audits and measuring equipment.

For more information contact Michelle Cowan (Mon-Wed), Wodonga electorate office (02) 6024 6284 or email: helen.haines.mp@aph.gov.au

If you wish to submit an expression of interest for a Powering Communities Grant, please complete the form below.

Expression of Interest Form

1.What is the name of your organisation(Required.)

2.Organisation Street Address

Street Address

Suburb/Town

State

Postcode

3.Organisation Postal Address

PO Box

Suburb/Town

State

Postcode

5.Primary Contact Details

Name

Position in organisation

Email Address

Phone Number

Mobile Number

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State

Postcode

6.Does your organisation have an ABN?(Required.)

Yes

7.What is your organisation's ABN?(Required.)

8.Are you applying as a sponsor on behalf of an unincorporated organisation?(Required.)

Yes

9.Only the following legal identities can apply for this grant. Please identify the situation that applies to your organisation.(Required.)

An incorporated, not-for-profit organisation

Sponsored by another incorporated, not-for-profit organisation

An incorporated, not-for-profit trustee on behalf of a trust responsible for a community asset

None of the above (please check your eligibility)

10.What is the name of the sponsoring organisation (if applicable)

11.What is the sponsoring organisation's ABN (if applicable)

12.Are you registered for GST?(Required.)

Yes

13.As a not-for-profit organisation you must be able to demonstrate your not-for-profit status.

If your application moves to the next stage indicate the evidence you will supply. You do not have to provide this information now.(Required.)

a State incorporated association registration number or certificate of incorporation

current Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission's (ACNC) registration

Constitutional documents that demonstrate the not-for-profit character of the organisation

legislation that demonstrates the not-for-profit nature of the organisation, e.g. religious organisations incorporated under legislation

None of the above (check your organisation's eligibility)

14.Project Details

Project Title

Project Site Address (this must be a street address)

Total Cost of Project

Grant Funding sought (ex GST)
Include GST if your organisation is not registered for GST.

16.Can you complete the project by 30 June 2022?

Yes

17.Project Description
Describe the key project activities and outcomes (max 200 words)(Required.)

18.Project benefits
Explain how your project improves energy efficiency practices, and/or provides a reduction in energy use, improvement in energy productivity and reduction in emissions? (max 200 words)(Required.)

19.Documentation checklist

If this expression of interest progresses to the next stage, please confirm that you can supply the necessary documentation.

Evidence of your organisations not-for profit status

At least one quote (dated after 30 March 2021) to validate your major project costs, including make and model of major equipment

Letter of consent from the building or facility owner/manager (where applicable)

project plan

trust deed (where applicable)

20.Have you checked that the products, retailers and installers that you might use or install are approved by the Clean Energy Council?

Yes