Communities Environment Program (CEP)

Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 will be available for small, community-led environment projects that address local environmental priorities.
 
Projects delivering positive environmental and social outcomes can include:

• Native and threatened species management
• Coastal and wetland care
• Programs to reduce litter and waste
• Invasive species and weed management
• Protecting and restoring environmental assets
• Increased community connection with the local natural environment

While not a requirement, it is encouraged for the grant amount be matched in cash or in kind on at least a dollar for dollar basis.
 
Click Here for Expression of Interest forms

Due to the very short timeframes given by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, expressions of interest will close
on Friday 13 September 2019.

Please return the form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or 232 Main South Rd Morphett Vale SA 5162.

Before applying I also strongly recommend you look through the guidelines and
information at https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/communities-environment-program.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Michelle from my office on 8186 2588 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Local Schools Community Fund (LSCF)

Schools can apply for funding for one-off, small scale project funding of between $1,000 and $20,000 to help improve your school.

Schools should identify their projects in consultation with their local school community. Prior to applying for funding for a project, schools are required to notify their approved authority.

Eligible Projects could include:

• Small scale extensions/refurbishments
• Installation of computer or ict facilities/equipment/software
• Playground and sporting equipment
• Shade structures
• Landscaping
• Procurement of musical facilities, furniture, computer equipment (e.g. Digital whiteboards), library resources
• Air-conditioning
• Measures to target student wellbeing
• Specific facilities for students with a disability in a school.

Applications open 25 July 2019 and are to be submitted through the Department of Education’s SchoolsHUB portal at https://schools.education.gov.au

Applications close 5:00 pm AEST on 30 September 2019.

Click here for guidelines

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Michelle in my office to discuss further by phoning 08 8186 2588 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Stronger Communities Program (SCP) 2019

For example in the past grants have been given for new community playgrounds, equipment for surf lifesaving clubs, and refurbished kitchens for community centres.

To be eligible the grant amount must be matched in cash or in kind on at least a dollar for dollar basis.

Click here for Expression of Interest form

Due to the very short time frames given by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, expressions of interest will close on Friday 13 September 2019.

Please return the form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 232 Main South Rd Morphett Vale SA 5162.

Before applying I also strongly recommend you look through the guidelines and information at www.business.gov.au/assistance/stronger-communities-programme.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Michelle from my office on 8186 2588 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..