Endeavour Energy is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Powering Communities Grants Program.
The Powering Communities Grants Program supports grassroots initiatives that strengthen community resilience, encourage STEM education, promote environmental leadership and foster social inclusion. Through the program, Endeavour Energy is supporting projects that deliver local benefits to communities across Central West NSW, the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Illawarra, the South Coast and Greater Western Sydney.
From bushfire preparedness kits and disaster recovery support to STEM education, environmental restoration and programs helping vulnerable families thrive, Endeavour Energy's 2026 Powering Communities Grants Program is backing local organisations making a real difference across the Endeavour Energy network area.
The successful projects will help communities prepare for and recover from extreme weather events, inspire the next generation through hands-on learning opportunities, support Aboriginal-led environmental initiatives, and provide practical assistance to people facing disadvantage, helping to build stronger, more connected and resilient communities for the future.
Endeavour Energy Chief Customer & Strategy Officer Leanne Pickering said the Powering Communities Grants Program reflects Endeavour Energy's commitment to supporting the communities it serves through initiatives that deliver lasting local benefits.
"The Powering Communities Grants Program is about supporting grassroots initiatives that deliver meaningful outcomes in the areas that matter most to our communities.
"From strengthening community resilience to creating opportunities for learning, inclusion and environmental leadership, these projects will make a positive and lasting difference in communities across our network.
"While Endeavour Energy continues to deliver safe, reliable and affordable electricity to the communities we serve, we are proud to support organisations that are equipping people with the knowledge, resources and connections they need to strengthen their communities and create lasting local benefits," said Ms Pickering.
The successful recipients were selected for their ability to deliver meaningful outcomes in local communities through practical, community-led solutions that align with Endeavour Energy's focus on resilience, sustainability, education and inclusion.
The full list of successful projects and grant recipients can be found on the Endeavour Energy website.
The 2026 Powering Communities Grants Program Recipients include:
| Organisation | Project |
| 21 Gifts | Supporting families across Western Sydney and the Illawarra, the Suitcases for a New Adventure program provides practical resources, local support information and encouragement for families navigating a diagnosis of Down syndrome or cerebral palsy. By reducing isolation and connecting families to support networks from the outset, the program helps build more inclusive, resilient and connected communities. |
| Appin Public School P&C Association | In the rapidly growing Appin and Macarthur region, the Wildlife Foodbank initiative supports habitat restoration and wildlife recovery while educating students and families about environmental sustainability. The project helps strengthen biodiversity in a growth corridor experiencing significant development, encouraging local stewardship and environmental resilience for future generations. |
| BlazeAid | Supporting communities across the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and South Coast, a new mobile generator trailer will allow rapid deployment of power to disaster recovery base camps following bushfires and floods. The project strengthens community resilience by helping volunteers restore essential infrastructure and support faster recovery when communities need it most. |
| Cana Communities Inc | Working with some of the community's most vulnerable people, the Life Skills Program helps participants build confidence, independence and practical life skills. By improving access to services, enhancing digital and financial literacy and strengthening community connection, the program promotes long-term wellbeing, resilience and social inclusion. |
| Children's Discovery Museum Limited | Reaching young people and families across Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Illawarra and the South Coast, the GLOW House program helps communities understand solar, batteries, electric vehicles and electrification through hands-on learning. By building confidence in new energy technologies, the program supports informed participation in the energy transition and helps prepare communities for a more sustainable energy future. |
| FutureTech Association Australia Inc | Delivered at PHIVE in Parramatta, this inclusive STEM program provides neurodivergent young people with hands-on experience in coding, robotics, engineering and technology. By developing practical skills, confidence and social connection, the initiative helps create pathways into future careers while supporting greater participation in Western Sydney's growing innovation economy. |
| Lowther Hampton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade | Supporting residents and visitors across Hampton, Lowther, Good Forest and Ganbenang in the Lithgow region, this project will establish emergency preparedness kits in local Rural Fire Service sheds and community refuge locations. The initiative will strengthen disaster readiness, improve access to critical supplies and information, and help communities remain safe and connected during bushfires, storms, snow events and other emergencies. |
| Marine Rescue NSW – Jervis Bay Unit | The installation of solar and battery storage at the Jervis Bay rescue base will improve energy resilience for a critical emergency response service. By helping maintain communications and lifesaving operations during power outages and natural disasters, the project supports community safety, disaster preparedness and the reliability of a service relied on by residents, visitors and marine users. |
| Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra | Supporting older multicultural carers across the Illawarra, this program helps reduce social isolation, improve wellbeing and strengthen access to services and support networks. By empowering carers to feel more connected, informed and supported, the initiative builds community resilience and improves quality of life for people who play a vital role caring for loved ones. |
| WASH Education | Working with primary school students across the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith, this innovative STEM-based program helps young people understand and prepare for natural hazards including floods and storms. Through practical learning and problem-solving, students develop skills that strengthen community preparedness and resilience, with knowledge extending beyond the classroom to families and local communities. |
| Yanama Budyari Gumada Aboriginal Corporation | Growing from the Ganya is a Dharug-led community initiative that brings Aboriginal and wider community members together to restore local landscapes, share cultural knowledge and strengthen connections to Country. Through a series of hands-on community activities centred around the development of a new Balga (hill), the project promotes environmental stewardship, social inclusion and intergenerational learning while building a stronger, more connected and resilient community. |
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