Deadline: 13-Aug-21
The Scenic Rim Regional Council is currently accepting applications for the 2021-22 Environmental Grants Program to encourage and assist community involvement in the management of the Scenic Rim’s environment for the benefit of the whole region.
Through the Environmental Grants Program, the natural environment can be cared for by providing assistance for community initiatives that contribute to the protection, enhancement and sustainability of the Scenic Rim Region.
Objectives
The objectives of this program are to:
- Support community groups and private property owners to enhance, protect and restore the natural environment of the Scenic Rim region.
- Encourage and foster environmental ethic and behaviour change amongst the community.
- Increase community awareness and understanding of environmental values.
- Support conservation strategies currently undertaken by Council.
Eligible Projects
- Habitat enhancement and extension: Projects may include weed control, regeneration and revegetation, stock exclusion/ controlled grazing fencing, tree planting, erosion control and environmental infrastructure (eg. interpretive trail, signage).
- Riparian restoration: Riparian areas (wetlands and creek buffers) form major habitat corridors for wildlife. They also protect water quality. Projects that enhance or expand these areas would be supported.
- Species recovery: Many properties contain habitat that may contain or support listed Rare and Threatened species. Projects that target these species with specific initiatives will be considered. Activities need to align with any current Recovery Plans and comply with Queensland Government legislation.
- Environmental awareness: These projects could cover special initiatives to deliver an environmental or conservation message to the Scenic Rim community. Campaigns can focus on specific fauna or flora species, general conservation, climate change initiatives, ecological sustainability or similar initiative as deemed appropriate.
- Conservation of environmental areas of cultural significance: Projects within this category may seek to restore or protect culturally significant resources in the region such as indigenous sites, historical and early settlements, man-made structures, trees or other natural features that have significant value to the community.
Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must be one of the following:
- Community group – These groups preferably should be incorporated or sponsored by an incorporated organisation. Projects can be on any land tenure, where a strong public benefit can be demonstrated.
- Non-Government Organisation, Not-for-Profit organisation – Organisations need to display a significant public benefit from the project.
- Businesses with philanthropic programs – The business needs to display a significant public benefit from the project and provide a minimum of dollar-for-dollar financial contribution.
- Pre-School, Primary School, or Secondary School – The school must be located within the Local Government Area. Applications must be endorsed by the Principal or Deputy Principal of the school.
- Private property owner – Property must be located in the region and involved in Councils Habitat Protection Program (e.g. Land for Wildlife) where the applicant can clearly demonstrate a significant community or environmental benefit.
For more information, visit https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/grants-funding-awards/environment-grants/1
