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Communities Environment Program
Australian Government · Australia
The Communities Environment Program provided funding for small, community-led environmental projects in each of Australia’s 151 federal electorates, with applicants invited to apply by their local Member of Parliament.
Funding
$3K – $20K
Closed
31 Dec 2020
Duration
Projects to be completed by 31 December 2020
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
Applicants had to be invited to apply by their local Federal Member of Parliament.
Projects had to be small, community-led environmental projects addressing local environmental priorities.
Projects could not be funded by another Commonwealth, state, territory or local government grant for the same activities.
Projects had to be completed by 31 December 2020 and located within one of the 151 federal electorates.
Funding was available for small, community-led environment projects located within each of the 151 federal electorates across Australia. Potential applicants and projects were identified in consultation with the local community, and applicants could only apply if they were invited to do so by their local Federal Member of Parliament. Projects had to address local environmental priorities and could not receive funding from another Commonwealth, state, territory or local government grant for the same project. Applicants could apply for multiple government programs, but if successful in more than one, they had to choose either the Communities Environment Program grant or the other government grant. Projects could start from the date the application was submitted but were undertaken at the applicant’s own risk before a grant agreement was executed. All projects had to be completed by 31 December 2020.
What's Funded
Small-scale, community-led environmental projects that address local environmental priorities within federal electorates, such as activities to recover and strengthen the local environment and build environmentally friendly communities.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved local environmental outcomes aligned with community environmental priorities, strengthened local communities, and contribution to the Australian Government’s plan for a cleaner environment.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitlocal_governmentindigenous_organisationother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycommunityother
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Communities Environment Program?
The Communities Environment Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $3K – $20K in funding. The Communities Environment Program provided funding for small, community-led environmental projects in each of Australia’s 151 federal electorates, with applicants invited to apply by their local Member of Parliament.
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How much funding does the Communities Environment Program provide?
The Communities Environment Program provides $3K – $20K in funding. The typical project duration is Projects to be completed by 31 December 2020.
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Who is eligible for the Communities Environment Program?
Applicants had to be invited to apply by their local Federal Member of Parliament.
Projects had to be small, community-led environmental projects addressing local environmental priorities.
Projects could not be funded by another Commonwealth, state, territory or local government grant for the same activities.
Projects had to be completed by 31 December 2020 and located within one of the 151 federal electorates.
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When does the Communities Environment Program close?
Applications closed on 31 Dec 2020.
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What activities are funded?
Small-scale, community-led environmental projects that address local environmental priorities within federal electorates, such as activities to recover and strengthen the local environment and build environmentally friendly communities.
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How do I apply for the Communities Environment Program?
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