Under the Sustainability Small Grants Program, local community organisations can apply for grants of up to $5000 for community sustainability projects. There are two funding rounds per year under the Sustainability Small Grants Program.
The Sustainability Small Grants Program will fund projects that:
1. Increase the environmental sustainability of Lane Cove through projects that have direct and measurable positive environmental outcomes in relation to:
2. Encourage the Lane Cove community to adopt more environmentally sustainable attitudes and behaviours.
Small Grants Round 16 has now closed. Round 17 opens in early 2019.
Local community organisations are invited to apply for funding under Round 16 of the Sustainability Small Grants Program.
Interested organisations should download the relevant documentation:
Information Kit
Application Form
Project ideas for community organisations:
| Sustainable design projects | Development of food or native gardens | Raised garden beds |
| Installation of water tanks | Installation of Pulpmaster for food waste/ compost and worm farming | Weed awareness programs |
| Installation of solar PV or solar hot water | Recycling and waste minimisation projects –including the 'take 3' education campaign | Enhancing wildlife corridors |
| Energy efficiency projects | Sustainability education programs for targeted audiences | Erosion stabilisation/ bush regeneration projects |
| Bike racks for school students | Sustainability camps/forums | Native bees |
Applications must be submitted by one of the following means:
1. By post to:
Sustainability Small Grants Program
Lane Cove Council
PO Box 20
Lane Cove NSW 1595
2. By email to:
lccouncil@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Subject line: Sustainability Small Grants Program
3. In person to:
Lane Cove Council
48 Longueville Road Lane Cove
For enquiries, please contact Council's Sustainability Coordinator on 9911 3699 or email sustainability@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
