The aim of the WasteSorted Community Education Grants program is to support eligible organisations to develop and implement community education projects that support the achievement of the waste strategy’s objectives and targets.

The WasteSorted Community Education Grants are aligned with the waste strategy’s objectives of avoiding waste, recovering more value and resources from solid waste and protecting the environment.

These grants are available to support organisations in the delivery of implementation-ready projects which are supported by well-developed and costed project plans.

Preference in the 2026-27 funding round will be given to projects that:

• communicate messages for behaviour change consistent with the 'WasteSorted' and 'Be a GREAT Sort' communications materials
• develop and implement targeted waste behaviour change initiatives with an emphasis on focus materials.

A maximum grant of $25,000 (excluding GST) is available per project.

Organisations eligible for funding include:

• incorporated, not-for-profit organisations located within the jurisdiction of the State Government that have a registered ABN 
• unincorporated organisations or community groups applying through the auspice of an incorporated body or a local government authority that has an ABN1 
• businesses (normally with at least one year of continuous operation) 
• local governments 
• regional councils 
• research and education organisations (excluding schools).

Partnerships between organisations making an application are encouraged. In such cases, one organisation must take responsibility for project accountability and reporting requirements and be the lead organisation.

• Phone: (08) 6364 6962
• Email: wsg@dwer.wa.gov.au