Environmental Grants

Environmental Grants are available to fund on-the-ground community projects that deliver tangible outcomes in the local area. Projects must contribute to Council’s Environmental Action Plan targets regarding waste, water, greenhouse gas emissions, responding to climate change and/or biodiversity.

Examples include:

  • Mains water use reduction or storm water capture through water tanks, new efficient tap/toilet devices or rain gardens.
  • Reducing emissions through solar installations, appliance upgrades, converting away from gas, or supporting low emissions travel.
  • Supporting local biodiversity through wildlife habitat creation.
  • Reducing waste going to landfill through innovative, waste avoidance, recycling or reuse projects.

Applications are currently closed. The next grants round will open in August 2025.

How to apply

  • Apply using the SmartyGrants online system.
  • Before submitting your application, please read the Environmental Grants Guidelines.
  • Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The program is aimed at proposals from schools and childcare centres, out of school care, Parents and Friends associations, incorporated community groups and micro businesses (5 FTE or less).
  • See Terms and conditions.

How much money is available?

Successful applicants receive up to $5000 towards the project. Organisations can receive no more than one grant per funding round and must have acquitted any previous Council grants.

Subscribe to the Second Nature newsletter to be updated about future rounds. For more information, email environment@waverley.nsw.gov.au.