Citizens for Sustainability Grant

Calling for Applications

• Are you interested in contributing to sustainability?
• Do you have an idea for a community-based environmental project?

Marrickville Council is calling for applications for its Citizens for Sustainability Grant Program, encouraging the local community to work together to protect the environment.

A total of $10,000 is available for community-based sustainability projects to be carried out within a 12 month period.

Your project or activity will:

• make a positive contribution to sustainability within the Marrickville local government area;
• contribute to one or more goals for air, biodiversity, greenhouse, waste, water and learning for sustainability as identified in the Local Action 21 Strategy;
• be apolitical;
• be driven by a group or individual, and taking place in a communal domain;
• start within one month of receipt of funds;
• be achievable in the short-term (with demonstrable results in 6-12months);
• have measurable outcomes;
• be value for money;
• be reportable in 12 months; and 
• be within a budget of $2,500.

Application and acquittal forms can be downloaded below.

Applications close 30 April, 2007

For more information call Council's Sustainability Project Coordinator on 9335 2068 or email epo2@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.