Applications are now open for three grant programs that support local climate change, environmental and sustainability projects.

Canberrans can apply for grants of up to $75,000 per project to help turn their ideas into reality.

The grants assist community groups, schools, organisations and individuals to deliver projects that:

• promote sustainable living and emissions reduction
• help make Canberra climate-ready
• promote biodiversity and community participation in conservation projects.

The ACT Food Co-op is a community owned-and-run bulk grocery store and cafe, events venue and community hub.

Receiving a grant helped the Co-op reduce emissions and cut operating costs.

“Grants funding from the ACT Government has enabled us to convert from an expensive high-emissions gas kitchen to a cheaper zero-emissions electric kitchen. Our army of kitchen helpers are now safer, our bills are cheaper and our environmental footprint is smaller – a real win,” Chairperson Lucaya Rich said.

2024 ACT Environmental Grants Program

This program offers up to $350,000 in total funding.

Grant recipients have the opportunity to:

• address environmental issues that concern them
• restore and conserve natural places that are special to them
• engage other community members to do the same.

For more information and to start your application, visit the ACT Environment website.

To hear from previous recipients, watch the ACT Environmental Grants recipient stories.

Nature in the City: Cooling Your Suburb Grants Program

Additional grants are available through the Nature in the City: Cooling your Suburb Grants Program.

Offering upto $150,000 in 2024 project funding, these grants support projects that help keep Canberra cool in a changing climate.

Project ideas could include:

• installing a shady garden in a hot urban area
• replacing a solid concrete pathway with water-permeable pavers to reduce rainwater run-off.

For more information and to start your application, visit Everyday Climate Choices.

Community Zero Emissions Grants Program

This program offers up to $75,000 in funding per project in 2024.

Funding will support community projects that:

• reduce emissions
• increase community resilience to climate impacts and inspire change.

For more information and to start your application, visit Everyday Climate Choices.

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