Sustainability Grants supports activities that enhance the sustainability of Newcastle, through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change and circular economy initiatives.

Outcomes: 

• Creating a resilient city that reduces greenhouse gas emissions towards the goal of a net zero Newcastle.
• Facilitating a greater uptake of renewable energy, energy efficiency measures, electrification and community energy solutions.
• Improving capacity within the Newcastle community to understand, prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change.
• Increasing community participation in and support for circular economy initiatives, such as reducing waste and promoting resource recovery, repair, reuse, regeneration and circular design.

Examples: 

• Projects supporting the uptake of electric vehicles, solar, batteries, energy efficiency measures, or electrification.
• Solar or battery installations on community buildings. Workshops, tools, or educational resources tailored to CALD communities.
• Upcycle or repair events. Collecting waste and transforming it into new and useful products

• Legally constituted not-for-profit organisations
• Small businesses
• Individuals must be auspiced by eligible entity
• Voluntary run groups

• Phone: (02) 4974 2000
• Email: grants@ncc.nsw.gov.au