At Ergon Energy we’re committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and to working with the community to create a sustainable future for all. That’s why we established the Ergon Energy Envirofund.
About the Envirofund
The Envirofund is a grant program that provides funding for not-for-profit community groups and organisations to undertake projects with an energy conservation and environmental focus in their local community.
A total of $100,000 in funding is allocated each year, with an additional $50,000 provided in 2011 to assist regional Queensland communities recover from the devastating summer of natural disasters.
Grants are provided from as little as $200 up to a maximum of $10,000, depending on the project’s size and merit. The amount of grant provided will be at Ergon Energy’s discretion and may be partial funding of the application amount. For larger grants, funding may be paid in installments.
For further information including the selection criteria and terms and conditions, please read the Envirofund 2011 Brochure (PDF 564KB or Word 182KB). Or see what local communities are doing with their Envirofund grant by viewing their stories.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be incorporated, not-for-profit organisations or other eligible groups including the following:
- Community groups
- Local government
- Educational institutions (schools, universities etc.)
- Charities
- Sporting clubs
- Industry associations
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisations.
Individuals wishing to apply should seek sponsorship of an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation.
Applicants can be based anywhere in Australia, however the project must take place within the Ergon Energy area of operation to be eligible. Previous applicants and grant recipients are eligible to apply.
Ergon Energy’s area of operation
The Ergon Energy area of operation covers the majority of regional Queensland, however it does not include Brisbane and South East Queensland (from Coolangatta north to Gympie) nor Goondiwindi and surrounds. This is a guide only. If your project location is in the vicinity of South East Queensland or Goondiwindi, please check the project site’s power bill to confirm whether power is supplied by Ergon Energy. If there is no power to the project site please contact the Envirofund Secretariat on 07 3228 7999.
What type of projects are eligible?
Projects must have the ability to be completed within 12 months of the grant being provided and must not require ongoing financial support from Ergon Energy upon completion.
Preference will be given to projects with an energy conservation focus, however other environmental benefits will also be considered. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, those that:
- Reduce energy consumption (especially at peak times)
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Educate and encourage behavioural change regarding wise energy use
- Utilise or promote renewable energy alternatives (eg. solar, wind, hydro and biomass)
- Protect, maintain or re-establish natural environments in community spaces
- Protect wildlife
- Improve the health of local waterways
- Educate on climate change and good environmental practices
- Recycle/reduce/manage waste
- Conserve water.
How to apply
The 2011 Envirofund has now closed. The next round of funding is expected to open in May 2012. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, or have other Envirofund queries, please contact:
If you have any queries regarding the Ergon Energy Envirofund, please contact:
Envirofund Secretariat
Phone: 07 3228 7999
Email: envirofund@ergon.com.au
