Deadline: 14-Nov-22
The State of Queensland is currently seeking applications for its Organic Waste Smart Schools Program to provide up to $2500 to offset the purchase of equipment that supports organic waste reduction strategies within a school.
Objectives
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The objectives of the Program are to:
- improve organic waste outcomes in Queensland State Schools
- improve organic waste reduction facilities in Queensland State Schools.
What is organic waste?
- Organic waste is a broad category of waste derived from material that was once living, excluding petroleum-based materials. This includes food (domestic and commercial), garden, biosolids, food processing wastes and agricultural by-products.
- Organic waste in your school is likely to include garden or green waste (grass clippings, tree cuttings, bark chips etc.) and food waste generated from student lunches, school tuckshops, home economics classes and school events.
What projects are eligible?
- A range of projects will be eligible to receive funding. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications that nominate organic waste projects which are the best fit for the existing waste or resource recovery challenge at their school.
- Projects must expand or be different to what is already being conducted, i.e. business as usual activities or those already funded will not be supported.
Eligibility Criteria
- All Queensland State Schools are eligible to apply for a grant in their own right.
- Parents and Citizens (P&C) or Parents and Friends Associations (P&F) are able to apply through their affiliated eligible Queensland State School.
Ineligible Criteria
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The following applicants will be considered ineligible under the Program:
- Early childhood development programs
- Applicants not part of, affiliated with, or able to secure endorsement from an eligible Queensland State School.
For more information, visit State of Queensland.
For more information, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/waste/recovery/funding-grants#organic-waste-smart-schools
