Council’s Environmental Grants Program to open next month
Lockyer Valley Regional Council will soon open applications for its Community Environmental Grants Program.
The Community Environmental Grants Program aims to support a healthy, sustainable and integrated natural environment within the Lockyer Valley through cooperative community projects.
Non-recurrent grants of between $500 and $5000 will be made available to schools and community organisations to undertake projects that will deliver demonstrated environmental outcomes, depending upon availability of funds and the merit of project proposals.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Environment Portfolio Councillor Cheryl Steinhardt said the Program was designed to support community-initiated projects that improve our local environment and/or inspire environmentally sustainable behaviour in the Lockyer Valley.
“Our Community Environmental Grants are focused on projects that involve the education, management and conservation of our natural environment.
“The Grants work to benefit the biodiversity of our whole region, and last year three recipients shared in $14,543 under the Community Environmental Grants program.
“We’re always looking to provide as much support to our community as possible, and this is another great initiative that can really bring a wish list to fruition.
“All schools or community organisations with a desire to make a change are encouraged to check the guidelines on Council’s website to see if their project is eligible,” Cr Steinhardt said.
The Grants will be awarded to schools and community-based organisations in the Lockyer Valley that focus on:
- Environmental initiatives
- Environmental education
- Environmental management
- Environmental conservation
- Environmental enhancement
- Building capacity for long-term sustainability.
Applications open on 2 October 2024. For more information, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or contact Council on 1300 005 872.
