Deadline: 17-May-24
If you have a great idea for a project that will help move community towards zero waste then apply for the “Waste Minimisation Community Fund” to support initiatives that minimise waste, maximise resource recovery.
They are particularly interested in initiatives that complement and enhance existing programmes, address gaps, create new opportunities, and encourage community participation in waste minimisation.
Queenstown Lakes District Council (Council) has a statutory responsibility to promote effective and efficient waste minimisation and management within the Queenstown Lakes District under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 (WMA).
Funding Information
- In this funding round they can distribute up to $60,000, which is split between the following categories:
- Category A: Commercial Waste Minimisation
- Grant range is Up to $10,000
- Supporting commercial innovations that minimise waste and maximise resource recovery
- Category B: Community Action and Behaviour
- Grant range is Up to $50,000
- Supporting projects that minimise waste, encourage community participation, and create enduring change in behaviour
- Category A: Commercial Waste Minimisation
What they are looking for?
- Inspire them with your great idea to rethink, reduce or reuse! Projects must be consistent with the QLDC Waste Minimisation and Management Plan and achieve the following objectives:
- Waste Reduction – reducing waste at source and/or,
- Resource Recovery – diverting materials from landfill.
- They’re looking to support projects that shift towards a circular economy approach where materials are kept in use for as long as possible.
What can the funding be used for?
- Funding can be used for:
- Trials and pilot projects
- Community outreach and education
- Workshops, events, monitoring and surveys
- Materials and equipment
- Skills development and research (that is not aimed at supporting the attainment of a qualification)
- Project implementation costs, including operational and capital costs
- Payment of staff time for specific project deliverables; however, ongoing staff salaries and wages is excluded from this.
- Funding cannot be used for:
- Debt servicing
- Retrospective projects where the work is already completed
- Projects that involve waste generated outside the district
- Activities that duplicate other projects
- Feasibility studies and business cases
- Costs in preparing an application
- Projects focused on waste disposal, the treatment of waste or litter collection
- Marketing programmes
- Conventions, conferences, trade shows, private functions or meals
- Projects that denigrate, exclude, or offend parts of the community
- Projects that could cause harm to people, property, or the environment or that pose a significant risk to the public or QLDC
- Ongoing financial support of existing activities
- Rent or accommodation costs
- Service and maintenance costs including utilities such as power and phone
- Purchase of alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances, or gaming
- Fundraising
- Prize money or entrance fees
- Legal expenses
Who can apply?
- The fund is open to individuals, community groups, businesses, iwi/Māori organisations and education providers within the Queenstown Lakes District.
Eligibility Criteria
- All applications must meet the following criteria:
- Projects must take place within the Queenstown Lakes District and benefit the local community.
- For requests over $1,000 the applicant must be a legal entity such as a trust, company, or incorporated society, and must be able to provide evidence of this status if requested.
- For requests under $1,000 applicants can be an unformed group or individual.
- The applicant must have no outstanding debt owing to QLDC.
- The applicant must fully declare any additional QLDC or local funding, grant or koha/donation received for the project/event.
- The applicant must comply with all QLDC regulatory and statutory requirements relating to the preparation and delivery of the project, including obtaining all necessary permits and consents.
- Projects must not have breached previous funding and legislative agreements with the council, including reporting criteria.
- Applicants must specify additional funding from their own or other resources, and/or in kind.
For more information, visit Queenstown Lakes District Council.