Participation Grants provide up to $20,000 for targeted, time-limited projects that target system change on a small scale, either through engagement in regulatory or policy decision processes or through small, targeted research projects that investigate a system barrier in the energy system.
Read participation grant guidelines (PDF, 384.71KB)
Stream 1: Regulatory engagement
Energy regulation and market reform processes are often highly technical and resource-intensive. Without targeted support, consumer perspectives can be under-represented.
Funding is available for targeted, time-limited projects that address that imbalance by amplifying consumer perspectives through regulatory processes or policy decision processes. Examples of eligible activities include:
- Preparing submissions to regulatory determinations or rule change proposals
- Commissioning expert analysis or modelling to inform consumer advocacy positions
- Building coalitions or partnerships to amplify consumer voices in complex energy reform processes.
Refer to our grant guidelines (PDF, 384.71KB) for more examples of activities and objectives supported through this funding stream.
Stream 2: Small research projects
Energy systems are changing rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges for households and small businesses. To ensure that consumers are at the centre of these changes, strong evidence is needed to inform advocacy, policy, and decision-making.
Funding is available for small, targeted research projects that generate timely, credible insights to strengthen energy consumer voices in system change processes. Examples of activities supported through this stream include:
- Consumer research that identifies barriers to accessing affordable or clean energy
- Evidence reviews or data analysis that support submissions to regulatory or policy processes
- Pilot studies testing new approaches to engaging vulnerable households in energy programs
Refer to our grant guidelines (PDF, 384.71KB) for more examples of activities and objectives supported through this funding stream.
