These grants provide support for local sustainability projects that benefit our community. 

This funding program offers grants of up to $2,500 to support initiatives that support the City’s sustainability goals. Funding is available for projects that will be delivered between 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

Applications will be open until the scheme is fully subscribed.

Before submitting an application for funding, please ensure you have carefully read all details contained in the guidelines. You must also discuss your proposed activity with the Sustainability Team before submitting an application.

Applications must address at least one of the funding priorities after selecting only one stream to be eligible for assessment:

Share responsibility for climate action 

• Reduce water usage 
• Work towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions 
• Develop a sustainable, low waste, circular economy

OR

A safe, sustainable and efficient transport network 

• Encourage more people to use active transport (walking and cycling)

OR

Sustainable management of natural areas; balancing conservation with responsible access and enjoyment 

• Conserve and enhance the region’s natural reserves

• Upcycling or recycling activities 
• Reducing waste through composting or worm farming 
• Supporting local plant and animal biodiversity
• Revegetation or environmental weed control projects
• Community sustainability education projects 
• Projects that reduce energy and water use 
• Encouraging cycling, walking and public transport use to reduce vehicle use

Grants can be used for most aspects of an activity, including:

• Program delivery costs, including fees and costs for, and associated with presenters, instructors or facilitators; or subscription fees for hosting events on virtual platforms; 
• Production and venue costs, including venue/grounds booking and equipment hire; 
• Purchase of materials, supplies and resources associated with delivering the activity; 
• Publicity, communications and marketing costs including web design and redevelopment; 
• Food and non-alcoholic beverages provided for activities that have physical attendance (where compliance with relevant guidelines is adhered to).

Who Can Apply?

Community Sustainability Grants are available to not-for-profit incorporated community organisations, schools and small businesses (with less than 20 exployees) based in the City of Albany or which have a demonstrated, principal interest in the City.

Unincorporated community groups may seek the services of an incorporated body (sponsor) based in the City of Albany to auspice the activity on their behalf. The sponsor will be required to accept legal and financial responsibility for delivering the activity. Please contact the City of Albany to discuss the available options.

• Address: City of Albany PO Box 484 Albany 6331 WA
• Phone: 6820 3032
• Email: sustainable@albany.wa.gov.au