Grants of up to $5,000 are available for local groups to fund projects to improve the environment.

Environment Grants provide funds to eligible groups and organisations that support the aspirations outlined in Council's 'Towards 2030 Community Plan'.  

Projects may include initiatives to reduce waste, energy and water consumption, minimise pollution and increase urban greening through biodiversity. 

Eligibility

Individuals, incorporated not-for-profit organisations and groups are eligible to apply if they: 

• Are located within the Council area and primarily serve West Torrens residents. 
• Can demonstrate their capacity (if located outside of the City of West Torrens) to provide services and/or benefits to Council residents by forming partnerships with one or more local community groups. 
• Have a current ABN or are auspiced/sponsored by an incorporated body with an ABN. 
• Form a partnership (if an individual applicant) with one or more local community groups that have an ABN. 
• Are a school and can demonstrate a partnership with one or more local community group(s) for the delivery of the funded activity. 
• Can establish (if asked) the bona fides of their group by providing the following information: a copy of their constitution; a copy of the minutes from their most recent AGM; a membership application form and annual cost of membership (if any); total membership numbers and the percentage of members who are residents of West Torrens; and the name and contact details of group members who are authorised to speak on behalf of their group.
• Elected Members, employees and members of their households are ineligible to receive community grants, environment grants, community equipment grants, sponsorships or donations. However, community and sporting groups are not precluded from applying for or receiving these grants, sponsorships or donations on the basis that a member of these groups lives in the same household as an Elected Member or employee of the City of West Torrens.
• Only one (1) application per individual or incorporated not for profit organisation and/or group will be accepted per financial year.

• Phone: 8416 6333
• Email: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au