Deadline: 13-Dec-21
The Brisbane City Council is pleased to announce a funding call for Sustainability Grants Program to assistance to not-for-profit organisations to undertake actions to support the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of their facilities.
Funding is provided towards an energy audit and implementation of associated energy efficiency measures.
Aim
The Sustainability Grants aim to improve Brisbane’s sustainability by supporting community groups and not-for-profit organisations to reduce energy consumption, improve energy performance and obtain financial and environmental benefits.
Funding Information
You can apply for a grant ranging from a minimum of $1000 to a maximum of $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive funding, applicants and their auspice must:
- not have outstanding debts or overdue, unacquitted grants with Council
- demonstrate capacity to manage the project to completion and acquit the grant within 12 months of the grant being awarded
- be able to fully comply with the terms and conditions set out in the Funding Agreement, including any special conditions and deliver the approved project in accordance with the contents of the submitted applications approved by Council
- demonstrate the intention and ability to implement energy saving opportunities identified within the energy audit, in support of their existing energy management plan, or have an interest and ability to develop an energy management plan
- if required, provide any necessary permits under Queensland Government legislation and Council local laws if relevant to the project
- ensure the project is located within the Brisbane City Council local government area
- be a not-for-profit organisation or community group that own or lease facilities (including Council facilities). Non-incorporated groups can be auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation that is incorporated and that is able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project and its activities
- demonstrate some capacity for co-contribution towards either the energy audit or the implementation of energy efficient measures.
For more information, visit https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/grants-awards-and-sponsorships/environment-and-sustainability/sustainability-grants