The Environment Project Grants are for projects, programs or events that align with the Noosa Environment Strategy.

The Environment Project Grants are for projects, programs or events that align with the Noosa Environment Strategy, as well as Council's other key environment strategies and plans, and have a positive impact on the environment. They will typically be completed within 12 months of commencement.

The minimum grant amount from Council under the Environment Project Grants program is $1,000 and maximum grant amount is $30,000. There is an expectation that projects will have a cash or in-kind contribution by the applicant or other partners. In some instances, only part-funding of the amount request may be offered.

The Environment Projects Grant Program is available for applications from eligible not-for-profit organisations for projects which:

• Align with the Biodiversity or Waterways, wetlands, and coast's themes and contribute to the strategies, targets, and outcomes of the Noosa Environment Strategy 2019.
• Align with the requirements of the Environment Grants Policy.
• Align with the purpose of the Environment Levy as defined in the Environment Levy Policy.
• Demonstrate value for money, and that the project is in the public interest.
• Have a financial or in-kind contribution to the project.
• Are located within the Council Local Government Area (LGA) and 200 metres seaward from the lowest astronomical tide.

The grant program is available to organisations who are seeking a financial contribution to a project which will benefit the residents of the Noosa Shire community and who:

• Are a not-for-profit organisation as defined by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC) which are: 
  • An incorporated association 
  • A company limited by guarantee 
  • A non-trading/non-distributing co-operative 
  • An Indigenous corporation 
• Comply with all governance and financial requirements of the State and Commonwealth as at the closing date for the grant program 
• Have an active ABN 
• Have a bank account in the name of the legal entity.

If not eligible, the applicant may apply under an eligible auspice (administrator). The auspice organisation will take legal and financial responsibility for the grant and the project being delivered. See the section on auspicing below.

All applicants (including the auspice) must:

• Hold current insurance certificates for the project, which may include public liability insurance, WorkCover insurance, volunteer insurance, building and contents insurance.
• Meet relevant Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and other legislative requirements. 
• Not have any debt owing to Council, or have entered scheduled payment arrangements with Council. 
• Agree to the Deed of Funding Agreement if successful.

Who cannot apply?

This grant program is not available to: 

• Commercial businesses or business trusts
• Individuals 
• Government agencies or departments of local, state or federal government 
• Educational, political or religious organisations, or primary health care providers, where the application is for the organisation’s core business 
• Parents and Friends Associations, or Parents & Citizens Associations
• Kindergartens, Pre-school and day care centres 
• Not for profit organisations with a liquor-licensed supporters/associated club that commercially trades seven days a week

• Phone: (07) 5329 6500
• Email: grants@noosa.qld.gov.au