What we fund

TECT has a number of different funding schemes to assist our communities with projects.  You may only apply once per year if you have had funding approved.  We recommend you contact our office to discuss your project before completing an application form to ensure you are filling in the correct form.  Please ensure applications are submitted at least 3 months prior to final date the application requires a decision. The Grant Administrators are always happy to discuss your application with you and to offer guidance and advice. 

  SUBSIDY SCHEME
CUT-OFF DATES 10 Feb | 10 May | 10 Aug | 10 Nov
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Any electrical equipment or electrical installation costs for new or existing community facilities.  Subsidies are generally 50% of the electrical costs with a maximum of $60,000.

Eg (but not limited to): wiring, computers, airconditioning, security, appliances – basically anything that uses electricity or electrical-related.

 

 

  COMMUNITY EVENTS
CUT-OFF DATES 20th of each month
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Applications for events are assessed on the benefits it will provide to our Community and where the event shows local initiative.

Eg (but not limited to): festivals, shows.

 

 

  SPECIAL PROJECTS
CUT-OFF DATES 20th of each month
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Applications are assessed on the benefit of the project to a significant part of our Community and shows local initiative.  Please contact us first before submitting a Special Projects application

Eg (but not limited to): rescue services, specialised equipment, operating costs, out-of-the ordinary projects.

 

 

  COMMUNITY AMENITIES
CUT-OFF DATES 20th of each month
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An amenity must be of significant benefit to the community with funding directed towards a permanent new amenity or a significant upgrade of an existing amenity.  Applications are evaluated on their potential to benefit TECT Consumers.  The fund is not for ‘core’ responsibilities of Councils or Government.

Eg (but not limited to): new buildings, halls, sports centres, building extensions.

 

 

  MAJOR AMENITIES
CUT-OFF DATES 20th of each month
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This fund is for the benefit of the whole TECT area, or a major part of it.  Funding is focused towards major upgrades or towards a permanent new facility.  The fund is not for ‘core’ responsibilities of Councils or Government.

Eg (but not limited to): new buildings, sports centres, parks, heritage, debt servicing.

 

 

  ENERGY EFFICIENCY
CUT-OFF DATES 20th of each month
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Energy efficiency initiatives that conserve electricity, promote energy efficiency in its use and help the environment.  Priority is given to those that show local initiative and where the grant will benefit TECT Consumers and a significant part of our Community.

Eg (but not limited to): healthy home installation projects, ecobulbs.