Registration
Eligible schools
Government and non-government schools are eligible for National Solar Schools funding if they are state registered primary and/or secondary schools and are eligible to receive Australian Government general recurrent grants payments under the Schools Assistance (Learning Together - Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004.
Only school employees may register or submit a claim on behalf of their school.
Kindergartens, early childhood centres, preschools, TAFE colleges and universities are ineligible for National Solar Schools funding.
How to register
National Solar Schools has a simple two step process under which eligible schools can register online.
The Department is introducing a centralised general grants management system. This will make it easier to access the full range of departmental grant programs.
Schools will need to complete a general registration for the department before they are able to register for National Solar Schools.
Once your school has completed the general registration and established a username and password you can log in at the Grants Login page to register for National Solar Schools.
You will need to complete the following steps to successfully register for the National Solar Schools Program:
- Read the Registration Instructions
- Complete the online DEWHA General Registration form
- Log in to the Grants Menu and register for National Solar Schools.
Contact us
- HOTLINE:
1800 703 831 -
EMAIL:
nationalsolarschools@
environment.gov.au
National Solar Schools Program
Grants of up to $50 000 (GST exclusive) to install solar and other renewable power systems, solar hot water systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures including:
- Energy efficiency lighting
- Skylights
- Ceiling fans
- Insulation
- Sensors
- Shade awnings
- Automatic doors
- External window fittings (eg double glazing and shutters).
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