WasteSorted - Schools

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WasteSorted - Schools

Funding Providers

Waste Authority
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (WA)

Location

WA

Funding Type

Cash grant G16052

Primary Category

Environment

Eligible to

  • Schools

Funding

Amount (max): $5,500
Total pool: Undisclosed

Round(s)

  • Opened 28-Jan-2025 Closes 11-Mar-2025
  • Opens 02-Jun-2025 Closes 05-Aug-2025

Purpose

WasteSorted Schools grants provide funding for schools to set up infrastructure and initiatives that avoid and recover school waste.

Overview

Funding is available for projects that divert waste from landfill, such as paper and cardboard, food waste, single-use packaging and recycling. These projects aim to educate and engage students and the school community in waste avoidance and recovery practices.

Grants of up to $5,500 are available.

Limitations

Eligibility

Funding is available for projects implemented at schools in Western Australia, including: 

  • Primary schools 
  • Secondary schools 
  • K–12 schools (primary and secondary school may apply separately) 
  • Education support centres (may apply separately). Schools with multiple campuses can also apply separately.

To be eligible to apply, schools must:

  1. hold current WasteSorted Schools accreditation
  2. have acquitted all previous WasteSorted Schools or Waste Wise Schools grants.
  3. Provide quotes for individual items costing $500 or more.

Schools can apply for subsequent grants if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Contact Details

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