Applications are invited for Support for Energy Education in Communities
(SEEC) Programme that focused on lifting people out of
energy hardship.
The SEEC Programme will help build and expand the network of
support services that can provide targeted, specialist energy advice to achieve
warmer homes, and education and information on smart energy use that leads to lower
energy bills.
The primary component of the programme is the
SEEC Fund, which provides funding to expand the capacity of existing energy
hardship initiatives, or for new pilot schemes. The funding is also for
initiatives that build the capability of those who can directly help households
in energy hardship. The fund is not available for start-up costs.
There is also an associated SEEC Equipment and
Devices Fund. Providers can apply for this as part of their SEEC Fund
application to get low-cost equipment (e.g. LED bulbs) and devices (e.g.
sensors) to support the advice they provide to households in energy hardship.
Funding Information
- There is $1.65 million
available through the second funding round in 2021/22. Applicants can seek
funding of up to $200,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications for the SEEC Fund
are open to organisations, groups and businesses that can work closely
with households in energy hardship, or could expand their services to do
so.
- This could include: community
service providers, social enterprises, iwi support services, NGOs,
businesses, community groups and budget advisory bodies.
- Training organisations can also
apply for funding to deliver capability building services focused on
helping households in energy hardship (e.g. energy efficiency advice and
education).
- Applicants must be:
- Trusted: able to provide
credible, independent, electricity-specific advice and support services.
- Connected: able to effectively
reach eligible households or groups, especially those that are hard to reach
and unaware help is available.
- Integrated: able to link with
other relevant services and, where possible, leverage additional
non-government funding.
Initiatives must be:
·
Targeted: focused on helping households in energy hardship,
primarily through home visits or hui.
·
Measurable: able to be measured and monitored to show results.
Post Date - 24-Jun-2021