Deadline: 16-Sep-22
Applications are now open for its Environment Grants stream to support projects that contribute to an ecologically sustainable Inner West.
Objectives
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The objectives of the Environment Grants Program is to:
- Benefit the environment through local sustainability projects.
- Support the community to share sustainability skills and knowledge.
- Build community capacity to take action on environmental issues.
- Improve access, inclusion, diversity, and participation in sustainability
Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Transport
- Healthy Waterways
- Water Sensitive urban design
- Biodiversity
- Zero Waste
Funding Information
- Environment grants of up to $10,000 over two years (up to $5,000 per annum)
Eligibility Criteria
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To be eligible for funding, you must
- Be an Australian citizen, resident or relevant visa holder aged over 18 years.
- Be a legally registered, incorporated not-for-profit organisation or group. Unincorporated groups must be auspiced by an incorporated not-for-profit organisation. Note: This eligibility varies for Arts grants and Community History grants.
- Be a resident of or delivering services in the Inner West Council area or offer a project that benefits residents of the Inner West.
- Include a booking confirmation form for use of a Council facility required as part of a grant application (Council venues, parks and sportsgrounds).
- Meet the grant stream eligibility criteria.
- Address the grant stream objectives.
- Demonstrate your project is in the public interest and in accordance with Council’s Community Strategic Plan, policies and regulations.
- Parents and Citizens’ Associations are eligible to apply for projects that can demonstrate they benefit the Inner West community.
- Only submit one application per applicant each year.
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Stream specific eligibility:
- Applications are accepted for some capital works where the works benefit the broader community. Examples include the installation of renewable energy infrastructure, rainwater or stormwater harvesting infrastructure as well as water sensitive urban design landscaping.
- Application budgets can include an auspice/project administration fee of up to 15% of the Inner West Council grant contribution.
For more information, visit Environment Grants.
For more information, visit https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/contribute/grants/environment-grants