ENERGY CONSUMERS AUSTRALIA LIMITED
About
Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) is the independent national voice for Australian household and small business energy consumers. It advocates for their long-term interests concerning the price, quality, safety, reliability, and security of energy services. ECA achieves this through evidence-based advocacy, research, and by providing grants to other not-for-profit organisations that also advocate for consumer energy issues.
Tips for Applicants
Prospective applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the SmartyGrants online platform. The EOI should clearly outline the problem the project aims to solve, the methodology, intended deliverables, and how the outcomes will benefit consumers. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full application. It is highly recommended to review Energy Consumers Australia's Grant Guidelines and Three-Year Plan to ensure project alignment with their priorities and eligibility criteria.
Giving Philosophy
Energy Consumers Australia's grants program aims to support not-for-profit organisations in developing and implementing high-quality advocacy initiatives. These initiatives are intended to advance the interests of household and small business consumers within the National Electricity Market. The program focuses on building capability, expertise, and collaborative efforts to address consumer energy issues, ensuring that the specific needs and circumstances of residential and small business consumers are represented in advocacy efforts and policy development.
Notable Grants
Giving History
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2.1M | $8.7M | $3.8M | $2.3M |
| FY2022 | $2.2M | $8.2M | $4.2M | $2.3M |
| FY2021 | $1.7M | $8.3M | $3.9M | $2.7M |
| FY2020 | $2.3M | $7.9M | $2.6M | $1.7M |
| FY2019 | $2.1M | $6.3M | $3.4M | $1.9M |
| 5yr total | $10.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (1)
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Participation Grants 2025/26
Supports not-for-profit organisations in pursuing quality advocacy initiatives for household and small business consumers in the National Electricity Market.
Program History (1)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Participation Grants 2025/26
Supports not-for-profit organisations in pursuing quality advocacy initiatives for household and small business consumers in the National Electricity Market.