Small waste grant
NOW OPEN - Small waste grants aim to support organisations that are actively assisting in the clean-up of public areas by waiving or reimbursing waste fees.
Category D - Small Waste Grant (maximum of $500)
Small waste grants aim to support organisations that are actively assisting in the clean-up of public areas by waiving or reimbursing waste fees. This grant provides up to $500 to cover fees associated with:
- the disposal of general or green waste
- purchasing compost
- reimbursing community groups green bin charges
Key dates
- OPEN - Applications to this grant are assessed monthly.
If your funding request is greater than $500, alternatively apply for the Community Waste Projects Grant.
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.
Who can I speak to:
Grants Administration Officer
Bega Valley Shire Council
Phone: (02) 6499 2222
Email: grantsadmin@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Funds available:
$5,000
Grant programe timeline
OPEN - Applications to this grant are assessed monthly.
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
Past recipients
Other community assistant grants that are also available:
- Schools Waste Program
- Community Waste Program
- Waste Wise Events Grants
- Small Waste Grant
Community Grants Resources
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