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Grant for litter prevention
The Keep Australia Beautiful Council (KABC) is providing financial support for projects that aim to reduce litter and change littering behaviour.
Littering and illegal dumping in public areas is an ongoing issue in the State and KABC WA has a $100,000 grants program that provides funds for projects that take on Western Australia’s litter problem and result in lasting changes.
KABC chairman Mel Hay said grants of up to $10,000 each were available for regional projects and major initiatives and up to $5,000 for single municipal projects or local area projects.
“Grants are available to local government authorities, small to medium enterprises, local associations, community groups and individuals,” he said.
KABC WA, supported by DEC, is keen to fund projects that will develop a model for future initiatives.
“We are keen to support people who can come up with effective strategies to address the litter problem in their area,” Mel said.
Applications will be judged on issues such as the scope of the project, stakeholder engagement and innovation.
Projects that address the priority issues such as illegal dumping, cigarette butts and roadsides will be well regarded.
For grant guidelines, eligibility, assessment criteria and application kits go to http://www.kabc.wa.gov.au/ or contact Project Officer Anna McGlynn at KABC on 6467 5547.
Applications close 5pm Friday 26 September 2008 and the successful applicants will be announced in November.
