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environmental levy grants 2022

Applications for the 2022/23 grants are now open

We offer a total of $50,000 to carry out environmental projects that create a more sustainable future for the Ku-ring-gai community. We are looking for creative ideas that will:

Increase community understanding and inspire action to benefit our natural environment.
Improve the condition of bushland or the conservation of native flora and fauna.
Engage the community in improved waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
Encourage the reduction of waste, energy and transport emissions.

The program is open to community groups, schools, universities, not-for-profits and individuals within Ku-ring-gai. Expand an existing project or suggest a new idea.

How to apply

Applications close 5pm, 13 May 2022

Apply now

Please read the below guidelines before applying. Answers to common queries can be found in the FAQ's.

Application guidelines(PDF, 215KB)

FAQs(PDF, 250KB)

Acquittal and monitoring(PDF, 301KB) (submitted at completion of project)

Contact us

Please give us a call with any questions or to discuss your application. Contact Lindy Williams on 9424 0179 or email lwilliams@kmc.nsw.gov.au

2021 grant highlights

Get some ideas from last years successful projects:

Conservation: 6 grants were awarded to address invasive weeds and to protect our Endangered Ecological Communities such as Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest and Upland Swamp at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden.
Native bee hives: A wonderful education tool, recipients included Pre-school to High School looking to integrate outdoor learning into the curriculum.
Urban pest management– Researchers from the University of NSW are engaging with both professionals and the community about the need for more beneficial insects and less chemicals in the environment.
Streamwatch: This citizen science project complements Councils water monitoring program and is all about educating and engaging the community to collect useful data for the health of our creeks.

2021 Environmental Levy Grant recipients

	Recipient	Outline
1	Lindfield Learning Village	The Atrium Rehabilitation Project Rehabilitate bushland and provide habitat within School, increasing students’ knowledge of native flora/fauna.
2	Pymble Playgroup	Children’s Garden Increase children's awareness of the natural environment, growing edible plants and flowers for pollinators.
3	Hampshire Ave Bushcare	Bush Regeneration Improve bushland condition and conserve the native flora/fauna.
4	Warrawee Public School	Edible Garden Increasing school communities understanding of sustainability by growing and consuming organically grown fruit and vegetables, reducing waste and increasing recycling.
5	St Ives Preschool Kindergarten	Native Garden Plantings to enhance preschool communities awareness of native flora/fauna and learning about native stingless bees and ringtail possums.
6	Ku-ring-gai Bushcare Association	Streamwatch Program Introducing the citizen science initiative to current and new volunteers. Promoting community involvement and local action to improve environment.
7	Bicentennial Park Bushcare	Bush Regeneration Weed removal along Quarry Creek to improve, conserve and regenerate native flora in Bicentennial Park.
8	Killara Public School	Waste Busters Environment Club Promoting behavioural change and environmental awareness by reducing food waste – composting, worm farming and vegetable gardening.
9	Kimo St Bushcare	Post burn recovery Weeding and plant identification at Bushcare site. Promoting community involvement, increased biodiversity, and conservation of native flora.
10	Killara Park Bushcare	Bush Regeneration Remove weed infestation at Killara Park. Includes natural regeneration, conservation of native flora and increased biodiversity.
11	Paddy Pallin Bushcare	Removal of Camphor Laurel tree Part of a long-term term restoration strategy to improve condition of remnant Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest (STIF).
12	Masada College	Native Bee and Pollinator garden Students will gain understanding and appreciation for the natural environment by studying native bees and relationship with plants.
13	Dr Lizzie Lowe & Dr Nathan Butterworth	The future of sustainable urban pest management: knowledge sharing conference Sustainably managing damaging pests while encouraging beneficial species.
14	Fox Valley Bushcare Group	Bush regeneration Supporting bush containing threatened species, Darwinia biflora. Promoting community action that benefits the natural environment.
15	KWG Bushcare Group	Bush Regeneration Improving condition of upland swamp an Endangered Ecological Community (EEC). Promoting community action that benefits the natural environment.
16	Little Amigos Childcare Lindfield	Native garden for children Promoting a greater understanding of the value of the natural environment, including the role of native bees.