There are new opportunities for not-for-profit environmental organisations as Noosa Council opened a range of grant programs on Wednesday 1 March.
The grants will be awarded to eligible not-for-profit community-based organisations that need assistance for various projects that will benefit Noosa and typically would align with council’s environment strategy.
Acting environmental services manager Rebecca Britton said council was pleased to be able to support projects that provide significant long-term positive impacts on the local environment.
There are three grant programs open to not-for-profit community-based organisations.
The Environment Project Program Round 18 funding is for environmental projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity, waterways, sustainable living and climate adaptation and resilience.
The multi-year Environment Grant Round 2 funding supports projects that run over several years to allow support of larger scale strategic initiatives.
Finally, the Climate Change Project Round 3 is to fund projects that will contribute to achieving net-zero emissions for Noosa Shire, assist Noosa Shire to transition to 100 per cent renewable electricity and increase residents’ capacity to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change impacts.
Previous grants recipient Mary River Catchment Committee (MRCCC) received funding support for a variety of projects including its community citizen science program, Find a Frog in February.
MRCCC catchment officer Eva Ford said last year’s Find a Frog in February was a great success but would not be able to continue without support through the council’s environment grant program.
The environment grant application period closes at noon on Wednesday 12 April. For more information visit Noosa Council’s website.
