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Overview
About the Traditional Owner Renewable Energy Program
Established in 2020, the Traditional Owner Renewable Energy Program (TOREP) is the Victorian Government's first tailored renewable energy grant program for Traditional Owner Corporations, providing $1.1 million in grant funding.
TOREP aligns with DEECA’s Pupangarli Marnmarnepu' Owning our Future' Aboriginal Self-Determination Reform Strategy 2020-25.
TOREP supports Traditional Owner Corporations in designing and implementing their renewable energy plans and goals. All Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) are eligible to apply for up to $100,000 each.
Grants are currently closed.
To date, 9 RAPs have received funding for a range of renewable energy community projects to be delivered by June 2023. These projects include:
- installation and usage of renewable energy generation and storage
- feasibility studies and business case development
- renewable energy policies and strategies
- community engagement and workshops on renewable energy.
We are committed to renewable energy projects that empower Traditional Owners and support their self-determination.
Project update
March 2022
The first of the TOREP projects have been completed by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC).
Renewable Energy project
Solar generation and storage systems are now integrated on 2 buildings in Ballarat and Ballan. Renewable energy technology will provide a sustainable, clean energy source and reduce their associated energy costs that Wadawurrung people will benefit from now and into the future.
Read the Solar project delivers for Wadawurrung Community media release.
Remaining Renewable Energy Projects
The seven completed projects included installing solar panels on Traditional Owner Corporation buildings coupled with battery storage systems, feasibility studies and renewable energy strategies, such as Tangurung Land and Waters Council’s Renewable Energy Policy.
The two remaining projects are currently in the closing phase and have been granted an extension until June 2026 to ensure completion
TOREP recipients
- Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
- Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation
- First People of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation
- Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation
- Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
- Taungurung Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation
- Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
- Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
- Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation
Page last updated: 18/03/26