Sporting clubs across Townsville, Mackay, the Whitsundays and surrounding North Queensland regions will soon be able to access funding for energy upgrades including solar panels, battery storage, lighting upgrades, HVAC, energy audits and disaster-ready infrastructure.
The Australian Government’s Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action program is now expected to open for Round 1 applications on 1st July 2026 and close on 28th July 2026.
Eligible community sporting clubs may be able to apply for grants from $25,000 up to $100,000 to help reduce energy costs, improve facilities and become more energy resilient.
At Green Energy Technologies, we’re passionate about helping local clubs reduce power bills and keep more money in the club.
We’ve already helped North Queensland Cowboys House save approximately $6,000–$7,000 per month with solar and battery… and in the words of Fiona Pelling, CEO of NRL Cowboys House, “That’s a LOT of fundraising!”
And now, we want to help more local sporting clubs across Townsville, Mackay and the Whitsundays explore what may be possible through this new sports club energy grant.
What Is the Game On Sports Club Energy Grant?
The Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action program is an Australian Government grant initiative designed to help community sporting clubs upgrade their facilities to become more energy efficient and climate resilient.
The program will provide $35.3 million over two grant funding rounds, supporting up to 500 community sporting clubs across Australia. Round 1 is expected to open on 1st July 2026 and close on 28th July 2026, with $17.6 million in funding available for eligible projects that help clubs reduce energy usage, lower energy costs and improve resilience.
Eligible upgrades may include:
- Solar PV systems
- Battery storage
- Energy audits
- Lighting upgrades
- HVAC upgrades
- Disaster-ready infrastructure
You can view the official grant information here:
Sports Clubs Energy and Climate Upgrades:
https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/sports-clubs-energy-climate-upgrades
GrantConnect Listing:
https://www.grants.gov.au/FO/Show?FoUuid=a4696a87-5434-4c86-a17d-c93166f40a97&keyword=fo2025-5550
Why Solar and Battery Storage Matter for Sporting Clubs
For many community sporting clubs, power bills are one of the biggest ongoing expenses.
Every dollar spent on electricity is money that could otherwise go towards:
- Junior sport programs
- Equipment
- Facility upgrades
- Coaching and development
- Travel and competition costs
- Keeping membership fees affordable
- Supporting volunteers and local families
If your club has a clubhouse, canteen, cold rooms, sheds, change rooms, field lighting or high evening energy use, solar and battery storage may help reduce ongoing electricity costs and improve energy resilience.
Solar can help your club generate power during the day, while battery storage can help make better use of that solar energy and provide additional support during outages, storms or peak usage periods.
Cowboys House Success Story: Solar + Battery Savings in North Queensland
GET has already seen the impact solar and battery can have for a major North Queensland community organisation.
We installed a solar and battery system for North Queensland Cowboys House, helping them reduce their ongoing power costs and improve energy security.
Cowboys House is now saving approximately $6,000–$7,000 per month with solar and battery.
That’s a huge result. Watch below to hear what Fiona Pelling, CEO of NRL Cowboys House had to say:
And for our local sporting clubs, those kind of savings can make a real difference.
It can mean less fundraising pressure, more money staying in the club, and more resources available for players, volunteers, families and the wider community.
This is exactly why we’re excited about the new sports club energy grant.
We’ve helped Cowboys House achieve a strong result, and now we’d love to help more sporting clubs across Townsville, Mackay and the Whitsundays regions explore how solar and battery storage could support their club’s future.
Could Your Sporting Club Benefit?
This grant opportunity may be worth exploring if your club is located in Townsville, Mackay, the Whitsundays or surrounding North Queensland communities and has:
- High power bills
- A clubhouse, canteen, shed or cold room
- Field, court or facility lighting
- Interest in solar panels or battery storage
- Concerns about blackouts, storms or energy reliability
- A facility that needs energy efficiency upgrades
- A committee looking for funding opportunities
For North Queensland clubs, this isn’t just about saving money.
It’s about safer training during short winter days, fewer disruptions during wet season, better protection through storm and cyclone season, and keeping more money in the club instead of spending it on power bills.
From teams training or packing up gear in the dark, to facilities impacted by storms, blackouts or wet season interruptions, solar, battery storage and energy upgrades can help clubs become more resilient all year round.
Even if your club is not sure whether it qualifies, it’s worth starting the conversation early.
The grant application window is short, so clubs need to move quickly to gather information, assess energy needs and organise quotes and supporting documents.
How Green Energy Technologies Can Help
GET is not the grant provider and cannot guarantee grant eligibility or approval.
However, we can help sporting clubs understand what may be possible from a solar and battery perspective.
Whether your club is on the beach, the ocean, the field, the greens or the court, Green Energy Technologies can help you explore solar and battery options to reduce power bills, improve resilience and support your clubs sports grant application.
Our team may be able to assist with:
- Reviewing your club’s energy usage
- Assessing whether solar and battery storage could suit your facility
- Providing a solar and/or battery proposal
- Supplying quote information to support your grant application
- Discussing blackout protection and energy resilience options
If your club is also looking at lighting or other eligible upgrades outside GET’s direct scope, we may be able to work alongside your chosen provider or help point you in the right direction.
Local Solar and Battery Support for Townsville, Mackay and the Whitsundays
Green Energy Technologies has been helping North Queensland homes, businesses and community organisations with solar and battery solutions for more than 15 years.
We support customers across:
- Townsville
- Mackay
- The Whitsundays
- Bowen
- Proserpine
- Airlie Beach
- Cannonvale
- Surrounding North Queensland communities
If your local sports club is exploring grant funding for solar, batteries or energy resilience, our team can help you understand what information may be needed and whether a solar and battery proposal could support your application.
Applications Open Soon
Round 1 of the Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action program is expected to open on 1 July 2026 and close on 28 July 2026.
That means clubs have a short window to prepare.
If your sporting club is interested in solar panels, battery storage or energy upgrades, now is the time to start gathering information and requesting a proposal.
Request a Solar + Battery Proposal for Your Sports Club Grant Application
If your sporting club is interested in a solar and/or battery proposal to support your grant application, complete the form below and our team will be in touch.
Quick. No obligation. Local expert advice.
Important Note
Grant applications are completed by the sporting club. GET can provide solar and battery assessment, quote information and supporting documentation where suitable, but clubs should review the official grant guidelines and confirm their own eligibility.
Official grant information:
Sports Clubs Energy and Climate Upgrades:
https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/sports-clubs-energy-climate-upgrades
GrantConnect Listing:
https://www.grants.gov.au/FO/Show?FoUuid=a4696a87-5434-4c86-a17d-c93166f40a97&keyword=fo2025-5550
