Deadline: 25-Jul-22
Applications are now open for the Environmental Sustainability Grants Program to improve the health of the local environment, reduce the environmental footprint and protect the lifestyle their community enjoys.
Goals
- The grants help to raise the profile of the Geelong municipality as a leader in addressing climate change and environmental challenges and opportunities in the following areas:
- Become a zero-emission, climate-ready city region
- Create greener community spaces
- Contribute to a circular economy by reducing waste
- Protect, enhance and restore the region’s biodiversity
- Achieve better integrated water management through planning and design
Funding Information
- There is a total grant pool of $150,000 with individual grants being offered of up to $10,000 for small environmental capital works, up to $10,000 per application for projects and up to $2,000 for small equipment purchases.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants can apply for grants is to support the initiation, development and delivery of projects that enhance the natural environment and drive environmental sustainability actions across the Geelong region
- The City’s grants are primarily offered to not-for-profit community organisations with some exceptions to suit the objectives of individual grants
- All applicants must possess an Australian Business Number (ABN) or provide a Statement by a Supplier Form available from the ATO website
- Applicants must have fully acquitted previous successful (funded) applications as required and have no outstanding debts or arrears to the City of Greater Geelong
- Not-for-profit, incorporated bodies, co-operatives or associations
- Registered charitable organisations – refer to the Australian Charities and Not-for profits Commission
- Unincorporated bodies with an auspice
- Schools and Learning institutions – only for activities that are not curriculum based and the primary benefit is for the wider community
For more information, visit https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants/article/item/8d3acd09f1268a1.aspx