The Powering Communities Program supports the Australian Government’s commitment to assist community organisations to reduce their energy bills and improve their energy efficiency. The program will fund small projects in each of the 151 Federal electorates. A total of $10.2 million is available for the program. Each electorate will receive up to $67,700 for allocation to successful applications. A maximum of 12 projects will be funded in each electorate. For each project, the grant amount will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs.  The minimum grant amount is $5,000  The maximum grant amount is $12,000. he program funds projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use. The following projects are a guide to types of suitable projects:  energy generation projects including solar photovoltaic panels and battery storage  new split system air conditioners to replace some older types of units.  solar and heat pump bathroom and kitchen hot water heaters to replace older units  replacement of non-LED lighting with LED lighting  controls upgrades for airconditioning and lighting  appliances replacements including induction cooktops and commercial refrigeration  other activities including energy audits and installing metering equipment.