This grant supports the initiation, development and delivery of projects that enhance our natural environment, and drive environmental sustainability actions across the Geelong region.
Grant guidelines
To confirm the eligibility of your organisation and
activity, please read the grant guidelines before applying.
2024-25 Environmental Sustainability Grant Guidelines (WORD - 844 KB)
2024-25 Environmental Sustainability Grant Guidelines (PDF - 342 KB)
Who can apply?
- Not-for-profits - 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
- Landowners or authorised managers
What can you apply for?
Capital works: Small environmental capital works – for example, water tanks, solar, hot water heat pumps and so on.
Projects: For the delivery of responsive environmental sustainability projects, programs and community activities.
Equipment: To assist with the cost of small equipment purchases that help community groups to deliver services and programs, such as electric mowers, thermal cameras and so on.
How much can you apply for?
There is a total grant pool of $70,000 available.
Capital works - Applicants may ask for up to $10,000
Projects - Applicants may ask for up to $10,000
Equipment - Applicants may ask for up to $2,000
For capital works above $10,000, applicants are advised to apply for a Community Infrastructure Grant.
How to Apply
- Read the grant guidelines.
- Check you are an eligible applicant.
- Check your activity is eligible.
- Get in touch with us - please discuss your activity with us before
applying.
[email protected] or phone 03 5272 5560
- Collate your supporting documents.
- Answer the questions in the application form.
- Don't forget to hit the submit button.
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Applications open/close
This grant is now closed.
Notification of outcomes
13 December 2024
2024-25 Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Partnerships Information Session