Commercial Landlords Pilot ACT

About this grant

This program provides commercial landlords with rebates to install efficient electric systems.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Owners, landlords and managers of commercial buildings.
• Commercial landlords operating centralised gas heating and/or hot water systems may be eligible for rebates to replace these with efficient electric systems. rooftop solar is also available to offset electricity consumption.
• Expressions of interest in the pilot program are open to building owners, landlords, strata managers managing commercial spaces, and managers of commercial property portfolios with commercial buildings.
• Eligible commercial buildings are those that have:
• Centralised natural gas fired heating and/or hot water (base building heating/hot water)
• Have 4 or more commercial tenants
• Have heating/hot water costs charged to tenants through rent, billed based on net lettable area or some other variant.
• On-site technical mentoring support for electrical workers
• Funding for nsw businesses impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting in the great koala national park (gknp)
• One-on-one support for businesses affected by the summer 2026 victorian bushfires

What the funding covers

• Rebates of up to $50K at a rate of up to 75%.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/commercial-landlords-pilot-act for application details

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