First Nations Renewable Hydrogen Engagement Fund Round 2

The First Nations Renewable Hydrogen Engagement Fund Round 2, administered by the Australian Government's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, is a federal grant program running from 2026-27 to 2027-28. The initiative aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities located near proposed large-scale renewable hydrogen projects by increasing their capacity to engage with the industry. Key objectives include creating new economic opportunities through energy supplies, revenue streams, local procurement, and employment and training, while ensuring that First Nations perspectives, culture, and traditions inform project development. The program offers individual awards ranging from a floor of 50,000 to a ceiling of 250,000, with total program funding amounting to 2,824,000. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 10, 2026. This solicitation, identified by number GO8526, focuses on fostering sustainable partnerships and economic growth within indigenous communities across Australia as the nation develops its renewable hydrogen infrastructure.