Community Housing Providers can now apply for grants to upgrade homes
The NSW Government is excited to announce the launch of the Community Housing Energy Performance grant. Up to $18.3 million is available for eligible Community Housing Providers (CHPs) to provide energy performance upgrades at the homes that they own and/or manage.
The energy performance upgrades will help social housing tenants reduce their energy bills and keep their homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
The grants are being offered as part of the Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative.
Which homes can be upgraded
CHPs that are successful through the grant funding application process will choose which properties they upgrade, and the type of upgrades installed. Priority may be given to homes that:
- were built before the introduction of Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) in 2004
- are in climate zones where extreme heat and cold are experienced (see map on page 9 of the guidelines).
What upgrades does the grant cover?
The grant will help fund energy performance upgrades including:
- solar systems
- solar sharing technology
- reverse cycle air conditioners
- heat pump hot water systems
- LED lighting
- ceiling fans
- window shading
- ceiling insulation
- draught proofing.
Eligibility
The grant is open to all CHPs that:
- are registered in NSW as approved and compliant with National Regulatory System Community Housing (NRSCH)
- are the legal owner or manager of the property and have the rights to carry out the project in agreement with the owner(s) of the property
- hold and comply with relevant insurances, including:
- public liability insurance ($20 million per claim)
- workers compensation insurance (as required by law)
- comprehensive motor vehicle insurance.
- hold a valid ABN and are registered for GST
- are not subject to any insolvency event, including the subject of an order or resolution for winding up or dissolution (other than for the purposes of reconstruction or amalgamation) or the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, administrator or similar
- agree to make the minimum mandatory contribution.
Note: Only Community Housing Providers (CHPs) can apply for this grant and select properties that are suitable for this grant program. Social housing residents are not able to apply for this grant.
How to apply
All applicants must submit their application through our grant website SmartyGrants. The application process will consist of applicants addressing both the eligibility and merit criteria.
Before you apply, please read the:
An updated funding agreement template, including changes made due to the inclusion of solar sharing technology, will be made available on the website prior to the application closure date.
Applications are now open and close at 5pm AEDT on 18 November 2024.
Apply now for a Community Housing Energy Performance grant.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this grant, or to discuss your project or application, please email us at [email protected].