Sustainability and Environmental Engagement Grants support community groups in reducing expenditure on gas and electricity appliances, investing in sustainability measures such as solar hot water and solar panels and providing opportunities to raise awareness of environmental issues to the broader community in different ways.

Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $3,000. Applicants need to demonstrate a contribution toward the cost of their project on a ratio of $1 for $1 (Council $1: Group $1). This contribution can be demonstrated either by cash or in-kind support.

Eligibility

Community groups will only be eligible for funding if they can meet the following criteria:

• The project takes place within Moorabool Shire and is for the benefit of its residents.
• Your group has contacted a Community Development Officer to discuss your grant application. You will need to list the contact officer’s name.
• Is your group an incorporated ‘not–for-profit’ organisation with an Australian Business Number, OR auspice by one OR, an individual applying for a Community Arts Grant with an ABN
• Your group must supply a letter of approval from the property owner/s if your project permanently impacts property for which you are not the owner (Including Moorabool Shire Council property)
• The project does not require an ongoing commitment of funds from Council.
• The project is not considered to be routine/ cyclical maintenance works.
• Your group did not receive funding in the last round (excludes auspice organisations).
• Your community event has not received a grant for the same event over the previous two consecutive years.
• The project must be completed within 12 months of notification of funding success.
• Your group can provide contribution towards the project (not required for small Community Strengthening projects under $1000) on a $1 for $1 ratio (Council $1: Group $1), by way of cash or in-kind support.
• The funding is NOT deemed the responsibility of State and/ or Federal Government.
• You have read both the Community Grant Guidelines and Community Grant Reference Guide.
• Your group does not have any outstanding accounts with Council.
• Members of a Community Group applying for a grant must disclose, in writing any perceived and/or conflict of interest.

• Phone: (03) 5366 7100
• Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au