Climate Emergency Grants
CURRENTLY CLOSED
About this grant
A small number of $5,000 grants are available in this program. Applicants of all eligible Expressions of Interest will pitch their project at a community event, where the top-voted projects will secure funding.
In the 2023 round, Expressions of Interest will be considered for partnership projects between two eligible applicants who will contribute equally to a project to the value of $10k (with $5k awarded to each partner to manage).
This grant funds local initiatives that enact Council's Climate Emergency Corporate Response Plan 2021-2031 – Goal 5 ‘Our organisation empowers community-led responses to the climate emergency’.
The Climate Emergency Grants fund projects that:
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions (mitigate);
- help our community adapt to the impacts of climate change (adapt); and/or
- engage our community in climate action (mobilise).
It is a requirement that all successful grant applications align with the Surf Coast Shire Council Health and Wellbeing Plan.
Before applying:
1. Read these Guidelines(PDF, 365KB)(PDF, 384KB) and check your eligibility.
2. Call our Grants Team on 5261 0600 to discuss your idea and ask any questions.
Projects funded in 2022
- Ride the Change - Anglesea Primary School
- Carbon Neutral Surf Coast Kite Festival - Jan Juc Pre School Parent Advisory Committee
Projects were chosen by community vote at a pitch event held on World Environment Day.