Transgrid launches sustainability grants for Newcastle organisations as part of $50,000 NSW funding round

newy.com.au – Electricity transmission operator Transgrid has launched a $50,000 environmental sustainability grants program, with Newcastle community organisations and not-for-profits eligible to apply for up to $5,000 to deliver grass-roots environmental projects.

The funding round will support environmental sustainability outcomes close to Transgrid’s regional centres, including Newcastle, as well as at Tamworth, Orange and Eastern Creek in Sydney’s west and surrounding regions, in what Transgrid described as its first dedicated environmental sustainability funding round.

Launched as part of Transgrid’s inaugural Sustainability Month, the grants are part of the transmission network’s wider efforts to deliver a clean energy transition that balances the needs of electricity consumers, local communities, the environment and climate.

Community groups, service providers, registered charities, and other not-for-profit organisations can now apply for grants of up to $5,000 under the Environmental Sustainability Community Partnerships Program.

The new funding initiative builds on Transgrid’s wider Community Partnerships Program, which has awarded more than $1.3 million to more than 315 organisations over the past three years including Indigenous groups, youth organisations, emergency services, and aged care and social welfare providers.

Transgrid General Manager of Strategic Advocacy, Government and Legacy Nicole Ryan said the grants would enable grass-roots sustainability projects and initiatives to be undertaken to address local environmental issues as well as leave an important social legacy for communities.

“These community and not-for-profit groups are the lifeblood of local communities, making a real and meaningful difference to local environments through projects and initiatives caring for our precious natural environment,” Ms Ryan said.

“As we focus on managing and mitigating our impacts on the environment, Transgrid is delighted to offer funding to enhance environmental sustainability outcomes in communities where our regional centres are located.

“These grants will give the opportunity for more communities to play an active part in the energy transition and ensure we protect and sustain our valuable flora, fauna and waterways.”

Grant applications are open until Monday 2 March 2026, with further information about funding eligibility and how to apply available through Transgrid’s Community Partnerships Program portal.