National Solar Schools Program
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The Australian Government is backing our schools in the fight against climate change. The National Solar Schools Program is giving Australian schools a head start in tackling climate change and conserving our precious water supplies.
National Solar Schools offers grants of up to $50 000 (GST exclusive) to install solar and other renewable power systems, solar hot water systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures.
- Guidelines - eligibility & funding
- Frequently asked questions
- Project steps
- Useful tips
- Register - online registration
- Claim - lodging your claim
- Installation report - for solar power systems
- For industry - information for installers
- Resources
- IMPORTANT: Unlike some government programs, funding provided under the National Solar Schools Program is not a rebate. What this means is that funding
will not be provided to meet commitments you have made, items that have been purchased or works that have been commenced or completed prior to you entering into a funding agreement with the Australian Government National Solar Schools Program.
To be eligible for funding, you must not enter into a commitment, purchase items or start work until a funding agreement with the Australian Government National Solar Schools Program has been signed.
A National Solar Schools grant is a one-off payment. If you do not use your full entitlement when you make your claim you will not be able to claim the remainder at a later date.
Please note that if your school has received Green Vouchers for Schools grant funding, and you wish to apply for grant funding under National Solar Schools, you must first have completed your Green Vouchers project within the specified period and have had accepted by us a final report and financial acquittal. This will allow us to assess your school's remaining entitlement (if any) under National Solar Schools.
Please see the National Solar Schools Program Guidelines for the full list of eligible items.
- National Solar Schools Hotline: 1800 703 831.
How many National Solar Schools?
4633
schools around Australia have registered for the NSSP
Watch this space for the weekly update!
Green Vouchers
for Schools
The National Solar Schools Program replaced the Green Vouchers for Schools program on 1 July 2008.
The Green Vouchers program CLOSED on 30 June 2008.
The National Solar Schools Program replaced the Green Vouchers for Schools program on 1 July 2008.
The Green Vouchers program CLOSED on 30 June 2008.

National Solar Schools Program
Grants of up to $50 000 (GST exclusive) to install solar and other renewable power systems, solar hot water systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures including:
- Energy efficiency lighting
- Skylights
- Ceiling fans
- Insulation
- Sensors
- Shade awnings
- Automatic doors
- External window fittings (eg double glazing and shutters).
For more information read the Program guidelines
