The Community Grants Scheme
2010
The first round of funding of CGS for 2010 is now open.
All applications must be received by 12th March 2010.
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Community based groups including local interest groups, environmental groups, and individuals are encouraged to apply for support.
The CGS was established to help our State achieve the vision of "Towards a Zero Waste Environment".
Funding will be provided for local, community-scale projects that are consistent with the Waste Authority’s ‘Strategic Direction 2008’ and the Statement of Strategic Direction for Waste Management in Western Australia (documents available below).
Previous CGS funded projects have:
- run community awareness roadshows to educate and engage the community to take action towards waste reduction, through fun innovative and interactive activities.
- assisted in the purchase of equipment to help improve and expand existing successful community recycling centres, and also training to volunteers through workshops.
- educated Indigenous communities about the importance of responsible waste disposal and recycling, through workshops, community cleanups and the provision of recycling trailers for ongoing sustainable recycling.
Please note: Funding limits for CGS projects are $20,000 per project.
Applications must be received by 5pm Friday 12th March 2010
No late submissions will be accepted.
How to Apply
Out of Session Grant applications will not be accepted.
Please read the guidelines for applicants before making a submission.
Applicants should submit an application that in general terms describes their ideas, issues or proposals and specify the amount of funding required.
The Waste Authority will select the applications that are considered to be the best fit with current priority areas and that complement the work being undertaken for the Waste Authority.
Publications and Resources
Strategic Direction 2008
This document outlines the Waste Authority’s current Strategic Direction
Helpful Hints - Grants 2010
This document outlines helpful hints for those applying for grants in 2009.
Community Grant Scheme: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Community Grant Scheme application process.
Community Grants Scheme: Guidelines for Applicants 2010
Guidelines for applicants submitting expressions of interest for support through the Community Grants Scheme in 2009.
Community Grants Scheme: Application Form
Form for applicants submitting expressions of interest for support through the Community Grants Scheme.
Statement of Strategic Direction for Waste Management In Western Australia
Outlines the broad strategic framework and the fundamental principles of the former Waste Management Board's perspective on the Towards Zero Waste vision.
Statement of Strategic Direction for Waste Management in Western Australia 2004/2005 Priorities
Highlights priority waste products for the 2004/05 year. These ‘focus areas’ are where there are waste products accumulating, which are not being prevented, which have few options for recovery, which are potentially harmful to the environment on disposal and therefore require action.
More Information
For more information on the Community Grants Scheme please contact the Project Officer, WARRA Grants at the Department of Environment and Conservation by email.
