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Communities Environment Program

Australian Government · Australia

The Communities Environment Program provided funding for small, community-led environment projects across Australia's 151 electorates. Potential applicants and projects were identified by each Federal Member of Parliament in consultation with their community and invited to apply.

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Funding

$3K – $20K

Duration

must be completed by 2020-12-31

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Applicants must be invited to apply by their local Federal Member of Parliament • Project must be a small-scale community-led environment project • Project must address local environmental priorities • Grant request must be between $2,500 and $20,000 • Project must be completed by 31 December 2020 • Project cannot also receive another Commonwealth, State, Territory or local government grant if this grant is accepted
Applicants had to be invited to apply by their local Federal Member of Parliament. Funding was for small-scale community-led environment projects addressing local environmental priorities. Grant requests had to be between $2,500 and $20,000, could cover up to 100% of eligible project costs, and projects had to be completed by 31 December 2020. Projects could not receive funding from another Commonwealth, State, Territory or local government grant if this grant was accepted.

What's Funded

Small-scale community-led environment projects that address local environmental priorities in regions and neighbourhoods.

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Expected Outcomes

Projects that recover and strengthen the environment, address local environmental priorities, and build and strengthen local communities.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

sustainabilitycommunity

Keywords

environmentcommunitylocal projectselectoratessustainabilitycommunity-ledenvironmental priorities

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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 environment projects across Australia's 151 electorates. Potential applicants and projects were identified by each Federal Member of Parliament in consultation with their community and invited to apply.
2

How much funding does the Communities Environment Program provide?

The Communities Environment Program provides $3K – $20K in funding. The typical project duration is must be completed by 2020-12-31.
3

Who is eligible for the Communities Environment Program?

  • Applicants must be invited to apply by their local Federal Member of Parliament
  • Project must be a small-scale community-led environment project
  • Project must address local environmental priorities
  • Grant request must be between $2,500 and $20,000
  • Project must be completed by 31 December 2020
  • Project cannot also receive another Commonwealth, State, Territory or local government grant if this grant is accepted
4

What activities are funded?

Small-scale community-led environment projects that address local environmental priorities in regions and neighbourhoods.
5

How do I apply for the Communities Environment Program?

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