The Lake Mac Community Environment Grants Program, formerly known as Environmental Sustainability Grants Program, is designed to support community-initiated projects that improve our local environment or inspire environmentally sustainable behaviour in Lake Macquarie City.

Incorporated, not-for-profit community organisations are eligible to apply, including school Parent and Citizen groups, community-based pre-schools, service clubs, bush regeneration/conservation groups and Sustainable Neighbourhood Groups.

Grants of up to $5000 are available for projects in Lake Macquarie City. 

The Community Environment Grants process is competitive.

Contact Council's Sustainability Engagement Officer on 02 4921 0333 to discuss your project before you apply and for assistance with your application.

Eligibility criteria

Not-for-profit community organisations can apply including community groups, school Parents and Citizens groups, community based pre-schools, service clubs, bush regeneration/conservation groups, and Sustainable Neighbourhood Groups. 

• Grants are only available to incorporated bodies. If your group is not incorporated, you must arrange for an incorporated organisation to sponsor your group. This means they accept and administer funding on your behalf. The sponsoring body is responsible for financial expenditure, project progress, and reporting. The sponsor may charge an administration fee. 
• Projects must be located in Lake Macquarie City and completed within 12 months from receipt of grant funds.
• Applicants must demonstrate, at a minimum, matching dollar-for-dollar investment in the project. The applicant’s contribution may include cash, donated goods and volunteer labour (calculated at $40 per hour per person). Tasks and calculations must be shown in the application.

Note: State and Commonwealth agencies are not eligible for funding.

• Email: mbrown@lakemac.nsw.gov.au