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Grants for Good
Grants for Good
Our communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our grants are one way we give back to those we serve.
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Good for the community

Ausgrid's Grants for Good applications are now closed. We are currently reviewing submissions and will contact successful applicants in the coming weeks. 

Grants will be awarded to projects that align with one or more of the following criteria; 

  • Electrification – projects that help community organisations transition to a more sustainable electric future.
  • Community – projects that strengthen connections in the community and bring people together.
  • Equity and accessibility – projects that help make electricity and renewable energy available to all.
  • Safety – projects that support the safety and wellbeing of the communities we work in.

Grants are one important way we're helping communities in our network. By providing substantial funding through our Electrification Grants and Grassroots Grants, we're not just talking about our commitment to community and sustainability—we're actively investing in it. 

About our Grants for Good program

Our Electrification Grants help communities embrace the switch from gas to electric alternatives, with funding up to $15,000. 

What is electrification? It’s the switching from fossil fuels to electric alternatives, such as using electric appliances instead of gas or driving electric vehicles instead of petrol cars.

Our Grassroots Grants offer funding up to $5,000 and support causes and organisations our communities care about. You can nominate charities, volunteer groups, local sports teams and organisations in our network area for a range of initiatives that align with one or more of our grant criteria.

Grant applications closed on 20th December.

 

A bit of Soul goes a long way at Soul Hub, Newcastle

We’re always inspired by the organisations and amazing people who benefit from our grants. Soul Hub Café is just one example, who kindly shared how the grant has supported their community as a past recipient. 

Soul Hub cafe staff

"Soul to me means family. If you are someone that’s never been here before; if you are a volunteer, a donor or guest the minute you set foot through the door you’ve become part of a family that cares & looks out for each other without judgements. It’s a family you feel has got your back not only for now but forever.” Ian.

"Ausgrid’s grant helped us provide a much-needed service to the increasing number of disadvantaged people in our community who need our assistance more than ever. While each week we serve nearly 1000 free meals, we feed a lot of guests in our café, we’re also committed to being ‘more than a meal’ and deliver a wide range of help and support to everyone that comes in, including our Soul social work and medical clinics, podiatry, audiology, chiropractic, legal and accommodation services, Centrelink, hairdressing, Service NSW and NDIS. We are community-funded, and couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of groups like Ausgrid."
Matt Ortiger, General Manager