Community Waste Minimisation Program
Grants available to community groups, charitable and not for profit organisations within the Bega Valley Shire region for waste related projects to implement waste activity and/or education projects.
Community Waste Minimisation Projects (maximum of $5,000 per project)
- Round 1 – October 2019 - CLOSED
- Round 2 – 1 April 2020 to 15 May 2020 - CLOSED
- Round 3 – 21 May 2021 to 30 June 2021 - CLOSED
- Round 4 – 18 October 2022 to 5 December 2022 - CLOSED
- Round 5 – 1 February 2023 to 31 March 2023 - CLOSED
- Round 6 – 1 February 2024 to 2 April 2024 - CLOSED
Available to community groups, charitable and not for profit organisations within the Bega Valley Shire region for waste related projects to implement waste activity and/or education projects with one or more of the following outcomes:
- Encourage and foster sustainable waste management behaviour amongst the community
- Support innovative waste management projects
- Increase community awareness of BVSC’s waste facilities and their role
- Supports waste strategies undertaken by Council
- Supports charitable organisations with the prevention of illegal dumping – this may include installation of CCTV, secure fencing, education and associated costs
- Supports charitable and not for profit organisations with educating the community on waste minimisation
Projects must support the themes and outcomes of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy 2018-2028.
Key dates
- Applications open: 1 February 2024
Who can I speak to:
Grants Administration Officer
Bega Valley Shire Council
Phone: (02) 6499 2222
Email: grantsadmin@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Funds available:
Up to $5000 per applicant
Background
Bega Valley Shire Council recognises the importance and significance of supporting volunteers, non-profit organisations, community groups and education providers in delivering programs and projects that have clear community benefit and align with Council's waste minimisation strategies.
Overall grant program objectives
The Program aims to encourage and assist community involvement in the management of waste minimisation and education for the benefit of the whole region.
Eligibility
Before you apply, make sure your project is eligible and meets the Community Grants Program Applicant Guidelines.
Projects must support the themes and outcomes of the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy 2018-2028.
Applying for funding
The application form can be completed online once the grant round opens.
Grant program timeline
Previous recipients
Other available Community Waste grants
The Bega Valley Shire Council has allocated $55,000 per annum for the Community Waste Assistance Grants program to support Schools and Community deliver waste related projects that support the themes of the Bega Valley Shire Council’s Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy 2018-2028:
- Theme 1. Avoid and reduce waste generation
- Theme 2. Increase recycling
- Theme 3. Divert more waste from landfill
- Theme 4. Manage problem wastes better
- Theme 5. Reduce litter
- Theme 6. Reduce illegal dumping
Other community assistant grants that are also available:
- Schools Waste Program
- Community Waste Minimisation Program
- Waste Wise Events Grants
- Small Waste Grant
Community Grants Resources
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- 02 6499 2222
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