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2023 Grants

2023 Grants have closed and you will be notified of the outcome of your grant in coming weeks.

2024 Grant Rounds

Please find below the closing dates for the 2024 grant rounds:

Round 1: 16 February 2024, 5pm.

Round 2: 10 May 2024, 5pm.

Round 3: 2 August 2024, 5pm.

Round 4: 25 October 2024, 5pm.

Please note:

• All grants are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.
• Applications for reimbursement will be assessed on an individual basis by the Board of Advice and Trustee and approved only in exceptional and urgent circumstances.

Apply to the National Redress Scheme

Rebates are now available for eligible Queenslanders who replace old appliances with 4 star-rated (or higher) energy-efficient appliances and hot water systems.

Climate Smart Energy Savers, an initiative under the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, will help Queenslanders manage their energy use and bills, and reduce their carbon emissions.

Eligible appliances must be purchased and installed on or after 4 September 2023 and before the program closure date (the program will close when the funding is exhausted)

Rebates are available on washing machines and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, air conditioners and hot water systems.

For more information click here