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Love Water Grants

Funding Providers

Hunter Water

Location

Cessnock, Maitland, Newcastle and

Funding Type

Cash grant G19636

Primary Category

Community development

Eligible to

  • TAFEs
  • Not-for-Profits
  • Universities
  • Schools
  • Local Governments

Funding

Amount (max): $10,000
Total pool: Undisclosed

Round(s)

Currently Closed

  • Opens 14-Feb-2026 Closes 14-Mar-2026
Please note: this grant program is currently not taking any applications.

Purpose

The purpose of the Grants is to promote water conservation through education, efficiency improvements and awareness in the Lower Hunter.

Overview

The Love Water Grants are one-off financial contributions of up to $10,000 to help community-focused groups deliver water conservation and education projects.

The Love Water Grants aim to:

  • Boost community groups and organisations to identify and solve water conservation issues through practical solutions and projects
  • Inspire local schools, groups and other organisations to undertake activities that have a positive impact to the community, with environmental and social benefits

Applications are open annually from 14 February until 14 March.

Limitations

Who can apply

The Love Water Grants program is open for the following groups that operate within Hunter Water's area of operations (LGAs of Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Dungog):

  • Community groups
  • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Incorporated groups
  • Education institutions
  • Local government agencies
  • Sporting and social groups

Applicants must have a registered ABN and relevant public liability insurance.

Applicants must have relevant public liability insurance and attach a Certificate of Currency to their application.

Applicants from the Dungog LGA will be assessed and awarded in partnership with Dungog Shire Council.

We take pride in ensuring our data is up to date and accurate, but you should not rely on our data alone. Please double-check important information on the funder's website before applying.