Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Barwon Water is accepting applications for the School Grants Program.
They support schools who want to make a difference in the community, beyond just saving water.
The refreshed school’s category isn’t just about saving water. The objective is to help fund projects that enhance the service region.
Funding Information
- They offer funding between $500 and $2500.
Eligible Projects
- They offer funding for one off, eligible projects or initiatives that tick one or more of these boxes:
- Making the community a better place to live
- Helping people to be active and connected
- Improving the local environment
- Encouraging social inclusion
- Saving water for the region
- Examples include:
- Kitchen gardens
- School ground upgrades
- Incursions/excursions
- Fixing and finding difficult leaks
- Providing staff and students with accessible, clean drinking water
Eligibility Criteria
- They offer funding for one off, the funded project must be completed within one calendar year of the funding being awarded.
- Schools who have previously received School Grant funding from Barwon Water are ineligible.
- When applying, please include an outline of your project and written quotes as required.
- To be eligible for a School Grant, schools must participate in the Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP). If your school is not a current participant, they can support you to sign up to this free program and be immediately eligible – no waiting period.
- The school must be located within the service region.
- You must have a bank account in the school’s name, they cannot pay into private bank accounts.
- The funded project must be completed within one calendar year of the funding being awarded.
For more information, visit Barwon Water.