The Environmental Grants Program has been established to meet the community interest and provide financial support for environmental and sustainability issues on the Northern Beaches.

The Environmental Grants Program has a total pool of $50,000 with grants being offered up to $5,000 per application (ex GST).

This program covers three categories:

• Restoration and environmental protection projects that support:
  • Bushland and biodiversity
  • Coastal and estuarine environments
  • Natural creeks and waterways.
• Resource efficiency and sustainability projects including climate change initiatives, environmental resilience projects, and projects that support energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions, water savings and re-use, and waste reduction and recycling.
• Sustainability education and community engagement, across all areas.

Eligibile applicants include:

• Incorporated not-for-profit organisation
• All other types of community organisations, unincorporated community groups, individuals and sole traders sponsored /auspiced by an eligible not-for-profit organisation that is able to apply in their own right.

Non-local applicants must demonstrate tangible benefits to the Northern Beaches community. If you are choosing a sponsor, we encourage you to choose one that is relevant to the sector and that can support the implementation of the proposal.

In addition, applicants must: 

• Be up-to-date with any Council grant reporting or acquittals. Some previous grant timelines may overlap, in which case you should contact the relevant Council staff member to provide an update on the status of the funded project 
• Have no outstanding debts owed to Council 
• Demonstrate the grant will be used for a purpose in the public interest primarily for the local community.

• Phone: (02) 8495 6628
• Email: CEC@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au