Grants open: 7 May 2012
Grants close: 18 June 2012
The 2013 Community Services grants program is available to not-for-profit organisations seeking to undertake projects in 2013. The program creates opportunities for our community to join in and enjoy city life and contribute to Melbourne’s safety, health and happiness.
Last year’s Community Services grants program allocated approximately $778,000. Details of projects funded in the past are available online.
Category 3: Community Action of the Environment grants
- Open to: local, volunteer-run community organisations
- Grants for: community-focused activities or programs that strengthen the local community
- Grant value: up to $10,000
Community Action on the Environment grants are awarded to organisations that help local residents make real changes with positive results for Melbourne’s environment and may include activities such as community gardening, community group action for the environment, environmental education programs, sustainable design and management.
Proposed projects must support the City of Melbourne’s environmental goals and objectives, including at least one of the following categories:
Greenhouse reduction
- reduce energy consumption
- increase uptake of renewable energy
Water
- reduce water consumption
- prevent water pollution
- maximise water reuse
- reduce wastewater
Waste and recycling
- reduce waste to landfill
- increase recycling
- promote sustainable consumption practices
- reduce littering and dumping of rubbish
Climate change adaptation
- manage risk to community
- innovative design solutions
Green spaces
- protect and enhance biodiversity
- increase local food production, supply and/or purchase
Contact:
Community Sustainability Officer
Phone: (03) 9658 8557
Other categories
The 2013 Community Services Grants program provides funding from 10 broad categories. Visit the Community Services grants page for details of all categories.
Information sessions
Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session, particularly if you are new to the City of Melbourne grants program.
- Information session 1: Tuesday 15 May 2012
- Information session 2: Wednesday 23 May 2012
Registration and full details of the information sessions are available here.
Guidelines
For complete details of all 2013 Community Services Grants categories and the full guidelines including the eligibility criteria, assessment criteria and process, download the 2013 Community Services grants guidelines (Word, 2MB).
It is highly recommended that all applicants read the full 2013 Community Services Grants guidelines prior to completing their application. If anything is unclear, contact the relevant grant category contact person to discuss your project.
Application form
Download the 2013 Community Services grants application form (Word, 2MB).
Submitting your application
Applications close at 5.30pm on Monday 18 June 2012 and late applications are not accepted.
Applications can be submitted by email, post or in person.
Mail
Community Services Grants
City of Melbourne
GPO Box 1603
Melbourne VIC 3001
In person
City of Melbourne
Ground Floor, Council House 1
200 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Please note: emails that arrive after 5.30pm on Monday 18 June 2012 will not be accepted.