Victoria

Name of program: Discounts and rebates

Who is it for: 

• First Nations

What’s it for?

• to help reduce your up-front costs for energy-efficient products and help you go electric

Who's funding it? Victoria government, Victorian Energy Upgrades and Solar Homes programs

When does funding close? OPEN

Learn more: here

Name of program: Energy Efficiency in Social Housing Program

Who is it for: 

• Community Housing Organisations

What’s it for?

• to undertake energy efficiency and electrification upgrades in community housing properties

Who's funding it? Victoria government

Conditions: 

• Grants of up to $18,000 on average, per property across a portfolio
• Multi-property applications are encouraged.
• Round 1 projects must be completed by 31 January 2027
• A cash co-contribution is required from applicants for their properties

When does funding close? Closing Friday 13 February 2026

Learn more here

How do I apply? Click here

Name of program: Retrofit Insulation Installation Training program

Who is it for: 

• Registered Training Organisations (RTO)

What’s it for?

• Eligible workers can access fully funded training and certification to support the safe introduction of retrofit ceiling insulation in homes 

Who's funding it? Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program

Conditions: 

• This grant will fund eligible Registered Training Organisations to deliver the training units required for an insulation installer to become a certified installer under the EEC certification program.

• Following completion of the training units, installers are encouraged to become a Certified Insulation Installer (CII) through the EEC. This certification is required to undertake work under the VEU Insultation program.

• The certification fee is fully subsidised by Solar Victoria for a limited time. Certification is run by the EEC.

• Students should contact the following RTOs directly to find out if they meet the eligibility requirements, and to receive more information on how each RTO delivers the training.

  Wall & Ceiling Institute
  25/134 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171
  Andrew Val: 0451 800 196
  [email protected]

  Built Training & Education
  2/35 Lock Ave, Werribee, VIC 3030
  Ph: 9741 1858
  [email protected]

  Holmesglen TAFE
  Chadstone Campus, Cnr Batesford and Warrigal Rd, Chadstone, VIC 3148
  Debra De Amicis: 9564 2763
  [email protected]

When does funding close? OPEN

Learn more: Here

Name of program: Small grants program

What’s the aim?

• ensuring communities are resilient in the face of social, economic, and environmental change and local support networks are accessible and effective

Who is it for: 

• small to medium sized charitable organisations based in Victoria

What do you get?

• up to $25,000 for one year

Who's funding it? Equity Trustees

When does funding close? Closing 16 February 2026

Learn more: Click here

Email: [email protected]

Name of program: Solar Panel Rebate or interest-free loan

Who is it for: 

• rental providers
• homeowners 

Who's funding it? Victoria Government

Conditions: 

• Rebate of up to $1,400 to eligible rental providers for the installation of solar panel (PV) systems on a maximum of two rental properties each financial year. This helps renters save on their energy bills.
• Rebate of up to $1,400 for the installation of solar panel (PV) systems for homeowners with existing homes or homes under construction.
• If eligible, you may be offered an interest-free loan towards your solar installation. The maximum loan amounts available are:
  • solar panel (PV) — $1,400
  • solar for rentals — $1,400
  • solar battery loans — $8,800
  You must repay the loan over 4 years, or sooner in a single lump sum if you like.

When does funding close? OPEN

More information Click here

How do I apply? Click here

Name of program: Utility relief grant scheme (non-mains)

Who’s it for?

• renters and homeowners on very low incomes

What’s it for?

• The grant provides help to pay a non-mains energy or water bill that is overdue due to a temporary financial crisis.

Who’s funding it? Victoria Government

Conditions: 

• The grant is paid to the supplier and the supplier will credit the grant against your outstanding debt or next purchase (maximum of $650 on each utility type in a two-year period)

• You can apply if you do not currently owe on a bill but know that you will not be able to afford your next bill.

• Applications take approximately four to six weeks to process

• You must show that you have no way of paying the account without assistance, AND you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • The cost of shelter is more than 30% of your household income.

  • You or someone in your house has experienced family violence.

  • You have had a recent decrease in income, for example, lost your job.

  • You have had high unexpected costs for essential items.

When does funding close? OPEN

More information: Click here

How do I apply? Phone the Concessions Information Line on 1800 658 521

Name of program: Victorian Bushfires: Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

Who is it for: 

• First Nations people

What’s it for?

• one-off financial assistance to eligible people adversely affected by the Victorian Bushfires (January 2026)
• for people who have been seriously injured, have lost their homes or whose homes have been directly damaged, whose major assets have been directly damaged or are the immediate family members of an Australian citizen or resident who has died as a direct result of the Victorian Bushfires
• grants of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child

Who's funding it? Services Australia

When does funding close? Closing 15 July 2026

More information: Contact the Australian Government Information Hotline on 180 22 66

Learn more: Here

Name of program: Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program for homes

Who is it for: 

• business or residential customers

Who's funding it? Essential Services Commission

Conditions: 

• Search for an accredited provider who may help you access discounts for energy-efficient products under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program here 
• upgrades may be open to business and/or residential customers

When does funding close? OPEN

More information: Here

How do I apply? Click here

Thanks to Stefan K for the photo!