|
Contact Details |
Closing Date |
Amount Generally Funded |
Priority Area |
| Adopt a Stream – Dept of Primary Industries |
http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/nrE
03 9658 4369 |
ongoing |
From $1,000 to $20,000 |
Paid on a dollar for dollar basis with labour counting towards the local ‘dollars’. Focus is on improvement to habitats to support recreational fishing. |
| ANZ Charitable Trusts - William Buckland Foundation |
http://www.anz.com.au/australia/ charitabletrusts/guNamed.asp#WillBuck 1800 808 910
03 9273 6799 |
1 Jan 2010 |
Min. $20,000 |
public scientific and public education (but not schools and preferably agriculture related) get half of the money |
| George Alexander Foundation |
http://www.gafoundation.org.au/Janet Hirst
03 9650 3188 admin@gafoundation.org.au |
2 Febr 2010 |
various |
Supports “education” and “environment and conservation”. To prevent irreversible damage to the environment and encourage the maintenance of biodiversity |
| Andrews Foundation |
9793 4722 http://www.andrewsfoundation.org.au/ |
2009 Nov |
$20,000 maximum |
To support the local South-East growth corridor community (Pakenham to East Gippsland, but includes Mornington Pen). Prefer one-off capital works – includes environment problems |
| Bundaberg Rum Bush Fund – Landcare Australia |
02 9412 1040
1800 151 105
https://wic004tv.server-secure.com |
ongoing |
Min $1,100
Max. $5,500 |
To assist landcare and community groups tackle water quality projects |
| Caltex Sponsorship Program |
http://www.caltex.com.au/community_spo.asp
02 9250 5000 |
Ongoing – applications from Febr – Dec 2009 |
Various |
Focus on community groups near major Caltex facilities. Environmental aspect might include: research, community education, air/water quality, wetlands |
| City of Casey Community Seeding Grants |
9705 5398 caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au |
ongoing |
$250 max |
To provide seed capital to new community organisations to assist them in the provision of services. |
| City West Water – Sponsorship Program |
enquiries@citywestwater.com.au http://www.citywestwater.com.au/about/sponsorship.htm |
ongoing |
$5,000 max. or in kind |
Environmental and community focused projects in City West’s suburbs of operation |
| Earthwatch – Grants for Field Research |
03 9682 6828 http://www.earthwatch.org/research/faq.html |
Ongoing |
Typically $16K-48K ($8,900 per capita) |
To create a public offering of significant research that addresses scientific, environmental, and public policy issues and problems |
| Grants to Voluntary Environment and Heritage Organisations - Dept of Environment and Heritage |
http://www.deh.gov.au/programs/gveho/index.html
(02) 6274 2422 gveho@environment.gov.au |
Probably in November 2009 |
Max. $10,000 |
“To provide admin funds … to value, conserve, and protect Australia’s natural environment and historic heritage for current and future generations.” Admin costs and small capital items, not related to campaigners |
| Hewlett-Packard Grants |
By mail to:
The Philanthropy Coordinator
Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd
3 Richardson Place
North Ryde NSW 2113 http://hp.com.au/hpinfo/philanthropy.asp |
Ongoing |
Mainly in-kind |
Grants of computer products and systems to support education |
| Google Grants |
http://www.google.com.au/grants/index.htmlgooglegrants-australia@google.com |
Ongoing |
In kind – free ads on Googlewebsite for 3 months |
Non-profit, registered charities |
| Junior Landcare Grants Program – Coles, Yates, Melbourne Water, and Landcare |
http://www.landcareonline.com/ funding_opportunity_details.asp?fo_id=6
9662 9977 Sarah Harris
https://wic004tv.server-secure.com/vs154616_secure/resources/ JL_Guidelines_FEB2008.doc |
23 Oct 2009 |
Av. $500 from a total pool of $200,000 |
for schools and youth groups wishing to participate in environmental projects
Coles – school garden (up to $1,000) x 85 grants pa
Yates – School Environmental Management Plan (up to $1,000)
Melbourne Water – water quality and conservation (up to $2,000) only in October |
| Macquarie Foundation |
http://www.macquarie.com.au/au/ about_macquarie/macquarie_in_the_community.htm
Applications to Ms Julia Symons 02 8232 7554
Enquiries: Julia.Symons@macquarie.com |
Formal review quarterly |
Contributes $16M pa to 500 organisations |
Environment is one of 7 areas supported – looking for community organizations, innovative approaches, and long term benefits |
| Metropolitan Melbourne Solar Hot Water Rebate – Sustainability Victoria |
http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/
1300 366 195 |
Ongoing |
$900-1,500 |
To promote solar hot water in Melbourne |
| The Mullum Trust |
Ms Stephanie Dunstan
9208 6221stdunstan@deloitte.com.au |
Ongoing |
$100 - $10,000 from a pool of $40,000 |
‘to support and engender projects that have a significant, ongoing or catalytic environmental outcomes’ |
| Myer Foundation – G4 Fund |
03 9207 3040 http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/_110.asp |
27 Oct 2009 |
Max $5,000 |
Environmental education targeting and involving young people aged 12-25 years, under small grants programme |
| National Australia Bank – Employee Volunteer Program |
Esther_makris@national.com.au
03 8634 1565 http://www.nab.com.au/About_Us/0,,81043,00.html |
Ongoing |
In-kind unskilled labour
May be able to provide skilled labour |
Employees are given two days a year to do voluntary work in their communities. NAB may fund a project through an employee. NAB employees cannot work with children under 18 years |
| National Solar Schools Programme |
http://www.environment.gov.au/ settlements/renewable/nationalsolarschools/index.html
1800 703 831 |
Ongoing |
Up to $50,000 |
Will cover rainwater capture, energy efficiency and solar electricity (to get full amount must install at least 2KW of PV panels |
| Project AWARE Foundation Grants |
http://www.projectaware.org/english/grants/ info@projectaware.com.au |
15 Dec 2009 |
Max. $2,500 |
‘To conserve and preserve the aquatic environment and its resources’ – includes grass roots programs, public awareness, and public education |
| Regional Victoria Solar Hot Water Rebate – Sustainability Victoria |
http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.aul
1300 366 195 |
Ongoing |
$1,900-2,500 |
To promote solar hot water in Regional Victoria |
| Renewable Energy Support Fund – Sustainability Victoria |
http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/ for_businesses/rebates_and_grants_2145.html(03) 8626 8700 |
Ongoing |
Up to 20% of capital cost |
To fund and facilitate innovative renewable energy projects that contribute to reducing Victoria's greenhouse gas emissions. |
| R E Ross Trust |
9690 6255 http://www.rosstrust.org.au/docs/RERGuidelines_08.pdf |
Ongoing |
Median about $10-15,000 no max or min |
Includes ‘environmental needs and problems’ and protecting flora and fauna |
| Second Generation Landcare – North Central CMA |
http://www.nccma.vic.gov.au/
03 5448 7124 |
23 Oct 2009 |
$500-$10,000 |
To strengthen and build capacity for natural resource management |
| Arthur B Schultz Foundation |
http://www.absfoundation.org/guide.html http://www.absfoundation.org/ info@absfoundation.org |
Ongoing |
Various amounts |
Four objectives – one is ‘promoting healthy wildland ecosystems and wildlife habitat, including supporting research and advocacy’ |
| Small Scale Projects – Graham F Smith Peace Trust |
http://www.artspeacetrust.org/projects/#fund
08 8267 3915 |
Ongoing |
Up to $1,500 |
To promote peace, justice and care for the environment |
| Helen Macpherson Smith Trust |
9631 2551
http://www.hmstrust.org.au/static/
Mr Darvell Hutchinson
03 9631 2551 |
31 Jan 2010 ?30 April 200930 Sept 2009 |
$500 to $250K
$3M pa in total |
Environment is one category |
| Solar Homes and Communities Plan |
http://www.environment.gov.au
1800 808 571 |
Ongoing |
Cash rebates |
Will cover PV panels installed for solar electricity (to get funds for community buildings, there must be significant educational value) |
| Solar Hot Water Rebate |
http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/solarhotwater/
1800 808 571 |
Ongoing |
Max. $1,000 |
Will cover solar HWS or heat pump HWS in private houses. |
| Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation |
Mr Donald Aitken
Tait Taylor lawyers
03 5560 2173 aitkend@taits.com.au |
Ongoing |
$500 to $5,000
Pool of $100,000 |
Includes ‘public scientific’, environment, socially disadvantaged. Focus on Western District, in particular the Warrnambool area |
| Victoria Solar in Schools Initiative |
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au
1300 363 744
|
Ongoing |
Various – approx $3,000 per KW installed |
Part payment for PV panels in primary and secondary schools, as well as community buildings. Bodies can be eligible for both the state AND federal schemes. |
| Victorian Volunteer Small Grants (Dept PCD) |
http://www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au
1300 366 356 |
Ongoing |
Up to $5,000 from a pool of $3M |
To recruit, train and develop volunteers from a variety of backgrounds. |
| Water for the Future – National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative - DEHWS |
http://www.environment.gov.au
1800 808 571 |
Until 2014 |
$500 |
Rebates to support installation of rainwater tanks or greywater systems. Must apply within 6 months of purchase |
| Westpac / Landcare – Operation Backyard |
David Hehir david@landcareaustralia.com.au
http://www.westpac.com.au |
Ongoing |
Av. $3,500
Max. 50% of the cost of the environmental materials |
To help provide both volunteer labour and financial resources to support the successful completion of environmental projects in local communities. |
| Norman Wettenhall Foundation Grants |
(03) 5472 1316Ms Elizabeth (Beth) Mellickbeth@nwf.org.au http://www.nwf.org.au/grants/applications.htm |
22 Dec 2009
31 Mar 2010
30 June 2010 |
Max. $20,000 |
research, education and recording of all aspects of the natural living environment |
| Woolworths in the Community Program |
http://www.woolworths.com.au
apply in local supermarket |
Ongoing |
Various – a one-off donation of a WISH card – can be used for operating costs or as a fundraiser |
Cause related not for profits – at discretion of local store manager |