Environment Grant

Environment Grants supports activities that improve Newcastle's environment or inspires environmentally sustainable behaviour in the city.

Our Grants are highly competitive. The Grant Funding Round is open in May each year with the exception of Quick Response Grants which are open year round.

Supporting Documentation:

Community Grants Policy (PDF)
Community Grant Guidelines (PDF)

Not sure which funding is right for you?

View the Grants and Sponsorship Programs - Which should I apply for?' Flowchart (PDF)

If you require assistance please email grants@ncc.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4974 2000 and you will be put in contact with a staff member who can help with your enquiry.

The Environmental Grants Program is open for application. Click here to apply by 5pm on 30 June 2023.

Environment Grant summarised

Objectives

To support Activities that improve Newcastle's environment.
To support Activities that inspire environmentally sustainable behaviour in the city.
ANNUAL PRIORITY: Activities that increase knowledge / understanding, rehabilitate, conserve and protect Newcastle's natural habitats, and the species they support while making our city more liveable. Activities that increase knowledge / understanding and encourage clean technology and promote a low carbon circular economy.

Key dates

Round opens: 31 May 2023 at 9am (AEST)

Round Closes: 30 June 2023 at 5pm (AEST)

Amount per application

$4,000 - $20,000 (ex GST)

Annual allocation

$240,000 (ex GST)

*For all streams of Community Support Grants excluding Quick Response Grants (ie Arts, Culture and History; Social Inclusion; and Environment)

Eligible entities

Legally constituted not-for-profit organisations 
Businesses

Examples

Bush regeneration, education, native garden planting.

How to apply?

View the 'Grant and Sponsorship Programs - Which should I apply for? Flowchart' (PDF) to determine which Grant Program is best for you.
Read the Community Grants Policy (PDF) and the Community Grants Guidelines (PDF).
Apply through CN’s online funding portal.

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