Mayor's Green Grants Program
2009/2010 Mayor's Green Grants Program
The 2009/2010 Mayor's Green Grants Program was launched on 27 August 2009 by Kogarah City Council Mayor, Nickolas Varvaris.
Applications for the 2009/2010 Mayor's Green Grants are now closed.
Successful grant applicants will be notified on Tuesday 24 November 2009.
What is the Mayor's Green Grants Program about?
- Would your school like to build an organic vegetable garden?
- Are your neighbours interested in planting native plants to attract wildlife to the local area?
- Is your community group inspired to run workshops on sustainable living?
- Does your business have a great idea to develop a system for reducing energy and water use in your operations?
If you have a great idea to improve our local environment, then Kogarah City Council is offering a small grant to help you get started! This program aims to support community initiatives that address environmental issues such as:
- Waste minimisation or recycling
- Sustainable water use
- Saving energy or greenhouse emissions
- Improving local biodiversity
- Education for sustainable living
Funding is open to:
Individuals, community groups, schools, not-for-profit organisations and businesses can apply for this funding. The project must be carried out in the Kogarah City Council local government area.
How much funding is available for 2009/2010?
Kogarah City Council for the 2009/2010 Mayor's Green Grants will make available grants of up to $3,000 per project for individuals, community groups and schools. Additionally, $5,000 in total will be available to local businesses on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
Important dates
Call for applications | Thursday 27 August 2009 |
Closing dates for submissions of application - extended | Friday 22 October 2009 |
Notification to successful applicants | Tuesday 24 November 2009 |
Official commencement date | Friday 18 December 2009 |
Project must have commenced by | Friday 29 January 2010 |
Project completion | Friday 30 July 2010 |
Project reports due | Tuesday 31 August 2010 |
Official showcase event & Launch of 2011 program | World Environment Day 2011 |
2008/2009 Case Study Booklet
This booklet is a testament to those who were successful in receiving grant funding from the 2008/2009 Mayor's Green Grants Program. Kogarah City Council wishes to acknowledge the efforts and cooperation of Kogarah community, Council's staff and the Blakehurst Residents Action Group that helped to make the 2008/2009 Mayor's Green Grants Program a successful project.
2008/2009 Mayoral Green Grants Case Study Booklet (1.52MB)
Would you like further information?
For all enquiries, please contact Corinne Pickering, Sustainability & Waste Services on 9330 9433 or email mail@kogarah.nsw.gov.au.
