The Sustainability Grants Program provides funding for projects in Cockburn relating to six sustainability themes.

Small businesses, schools, not-for profits and collective households can apply. Successful applicants can apply for up to $4,000 towards the project. Contact the Sustainability Officer to discuss your application.

What type of sustainability projects are funded?

Sustainability grants are arranged into six themes. Applicants can apply for a range of projects under one of the following themes:

• Giving Back aims to improve social equity and involvement across the City. Possible projects include volunteering, helping those in need, providing opportunities to participate.
• Protecting our Future aims to build resilience to climate change and/or safeguarding biodiversity. Possible projects include native or productive food gardens, climate change education, preservation of natural areas.
• Strong Communities aims to build community capacity. Possible projects include community development, events and inclusive neighbourhoods.
• Water, Energy and Waste aims to promote resource use efficiency. Possible projects include increased recycling, composting, improved water and energy efficiency.
• TravelSmart aims to support the uptake of alternative transport. Possible projects include end of trip facilities, TravelSmart events, education.
• Healthy Lifestyles aims to promote opportunities for improved public health outcomes in the community. Possible projects include events, healthy lifestyle programs and education.

Please contact the City’s Sustainability Officer to discuss your application before you submit an application on 08 9411 3444 or at customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants for the Sustainability Grants include:

• Collective households (more than 2 people)
• Small businesses (fewer than 20 employees)
• Schools and community groups
• Not-for-profit organisations
• Mutliple-dwellings body corporate (or strata)

Eligibility of the person/group/applicant:

• Applicants must be based in Cockburn or provide services primarily within the area.
• Groups or individuals that are subject to an active compliance investigation or prosecution involving the City of Cockburn may not be successful. 

• Phone: 08 9411 3444
• Email: sustainability@cockburn.wa.gov.au