About the program
ACCIONA Energía, in partnership with CQUni invites applications yearly from local businesses and community organisations to undertake energy-related research and development initiatives. Businesses and community organisations from the Gladstone, Mount Larcom and Yarwun areas will be able to apply for funding for eligible projects, including feasibility studies of renewable energy, such as wind and solar integrations within communities, microgrid operations, deployment of battery and hydrogen storages.
Eligibility and evaluation criteria
Applications for funding must align with the ACCIONA Social Action Plan, and must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Enhance education, healthcare or cultural development
- Promote sustainability, the environment and conservation
- Promote, provide or support the provision of basic energy and water services
- Actively contribute to driving and improving the socio-economic system of the communities where ACCIONA Energia operates
Applicants must also satisfy the following:
- Operate as a small business or community organisation
- Have a direct link with the communities in which ACCIONA Energia operates a wind farm or solar farm.
ACCIONA Energía will not fund third-party fundraising activities, events that are illegal in nature, payment of existing debts, or activities and events whereby a solitary individual derives benefit.
Information about our selection and evaluation process and payment terms can be found on our website.
