Environmental Levy Grants in Australia

Deadline: 19-May-23

Are you an individual or community group wanting to grow an existing project or start something new? The Ku-ring-gai Council is looking for projects that protect bushland, engage communities and reduce emissions.

Grant Categories

The grants are divided into two categories, each with $50,000 in grant funding – Net Zero grants and Environmental Conservation grants:

Net Zero grants
- Community groups, schools, universities, not-for-profits, Owner’s Corporations/Strata bodies and individuals within Ku-ring-gai can all apply.
- Grants should be a minimum of $3,000 and maximum of $30,000.
- This could include:
  - Electrifying their communities and community renewables initiatives
  - Innovative community initiatives for energy/waste/transport
  - School/community composting/ plastic-free canteen
  - Community engagement through social/multi-media projects.
- The project should deliver one or more of the following:
  - Increased community understanding of Net Zero and how to reduce emissions in their own lifestyle
  - Increased community action taken to reduce emissions in energy, waste and transport.
- Applicants will also need to demonstrate:
  - Evidence of the need for the project and proposed outcomes
  - A measurable benefit to the Ku-ring-gai environment and community
  - Partnerships with local groups/people to achieve project goals
  - Evidence of diversity, inclusion and equity in the planning and delivery of the project
  - How the project can effectively meet its objectives.
Environmental Conservation grants
- Community groups, schools, universities, not-for-profits and individuals within
- Ku-ring-gai can all apply.
- Grants should be a minimum of $3,000 and maximum of $5,000.
- Projects that inspire action to improve the condition of their natural environment or conserve native flora and fauna. This could include:
  - Rehabilitation of bushland areas
  - Wildlife protection and awareness-raising programs
  - Create school/community native garden beds
  - Apply for a native beehive/bee hotel at your school/community group.
- The project should deliver one or more of the following:
  - Increase community understanding of the value of the natural environment and local issues and impacts
  - Increase community action that benefits the natural environment
  - Improve the condition of bushland or the conservation of native flora and fauna
  - Effectively engage the community in improved waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
- Applicants will also need to demonstrate:
  - Evidence of the need for the project and proposed outcomes
  - A measurable benefit to the Ku-ring-gai environment and community
  - Partnerships with local groups/people to achieve project goals
  - Evidence of diversity, inclusion and equity in the planning and delivery of the project
  - How the project can effectively meet its objectives.