Community Environment Grants
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Lake Macquarie City Council administers the Lake Mac Community Environment Grants Program, designed to support community-initiated projects that improve the local environment and/or inspire environmentally sustainable behaviour in Lake Macquarie City. Purpose The program supports the delivery of environmental initiatives across the city by organisations and groups that demonstrate a clear community benefit and alignment with Council's environmental strategies. Funding Grants of up to $5,000 per application are available Projects must be located in Lake Macquarie City A limited number of grant applications are funded in each round Eligibility Not-for-profit organisations Community groups Social enterprises Sole traders Other entities demonstrating a clear community benefit and alignment with Council's environmental strategies No closing date and time was provided; please confirm with the issuer.
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