Through their Community Grants program, UnityWater support local community groups and initiatives that help keep the community healthy.

Our program: we support causes by assisting groups who make a real impact to the communities in which we all live.

Funding: we have grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 available for eligible initiatives.

Grants will be awarded in the following areas that align with Unitywater's strategic priorities. One or more of these categories may be applicable to your Initiative:

• Natural environment and liveability - Initiatives that drive community connection to natural spaces, or that protect and enhance local waterways, native habitats, flora and fauna, or biodiversity.
• First Nations peoples and connection to Country - Initiatives that shape economic and environmentally sustainable outcomes and support preservation of Country, cultural heritage, and knowledge (First Nations-owned organisations may apply for this or any other category).
• Innovation and the future of water - Initiatives that demonstrate or foster innovation in the areas of water-related sustainability, climate change, science or technology, with a specific focus on the future.

To be eligible for a healthy and thriving community grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be one of the following:
  • Community organisation
  • Educational organisation
  • First Nations-owned organisation
• The Australian Government Guide to Regulatory Impact Analysis defines a community organisation as 'any organisation engaged in charitable or other community-based activity operating under Australian law and not established for the purpose of making a profit'.
• Educational organisations must provide relevant registration documentation.
• First Nations-owned organisations must be Supply Nation Certified or a minimum of 51% First Nations-owned.
• The Initiative, including all related benefits, must be delivered in one or more of the following regional council areas:
  • City of Moreton Bay
  • Noosa
  • Sunshine Coast
• The Initiative must be related to one or more of the four grant categories described in Section 2 of the guidelines.
• Applicants must have all the relevant and necessary insurance and compliance policies and procedures required for their Initiative or must agree to comply with Unitywater's versions of these compliance policies and procedures if they are successful (see guidelines for details).
• Applicants must agree to work with Unitywater to actively acknowledge and promote their Initiative and Unitywater's support if they are successful (see guidelines for details).

• Email: community@unitywater.com