Deadline: 1-Mar-21
The City of Casey is offering grants to assist local groups and organizations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change to help the environment.
Purpose of this grant
The objectives of the grant will be to:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by improving energy efficiency.
- Tackle climate change by helping to keep their city cool.
What the grants can be used for?
Examples of what you could use funding from this grant for include:
- Upgrading inefficient lighting to LED technology energy-efficient options.
- Installing external window shades or living green walls on western walls.
- Replacement of inefficient fridges/freezers with new efficient options.
Funding Information
- The total funding for the grant program is $20,000. A maximum of $5,000 can be applied per organization.
Who can apply for this grant?
To apply for this grant, your group must:
- Be a registered (incorporated) not-for-profit club or community group. You may also have the support of one (an auspice).
- Be a school, kindergarten or business.
- Be based in the City of Casey or service Casey residents.
- Have public liability insurance of a minimum $10 million.
- Be able to show significant community support for your organization.
- Develop a detailed project plan, highlighting the benefits of what you are proposing.
- Create an itemized budget, detailing how you will spend the funds.
- Submit your application and documentation online.
For more information, visit https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/inspiring-connecting-nature