Grants & funding opportunities for schools

Local schools and early education centres can apply for a Waverley Council Environment Grant for projects that have a positive and desirable effect on the environment. The grants are for 'on the ground' projects, with measurable outcomes.

Some examples of grant funded projects include:

  • Colour codded bin systems for classrooms and education
  • Creating a native garden to increase bird life at school
  • Installing a rainwater tank to flush toilets or water a veggie garden

Reducing electricity use through lighting upgrades, solar panels and student led behaviour change programs

  • Installing wicking garden bed that reduce water used for irrigation
  • Cutting the use of single use plastic at the canteen

Visit our Environmental Grants page to find out more and apply.

Check out some of the recent grant recipients here.


Image: Bondi Public School students in their veggie garden

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