Applications for Council’s Environmental Grants Program now open
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has opened its doors to Round 1 of its Community Environmental Grants program.
The initiative is all about empowering our local community groups to kickstart projects that foster environmentally sustainable behaviour and improve the local environment in the Lockyer Valley.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Environment Portfolio Councillor Cheryl Steinhardt said grants of up to $5000 were available.
“We’re on the lookout for community-led environmental initiatives - think community gardens, tree planting, education or waste initiatives.
“These grants are all about giving our local groups the tools and a funding boost to come together as a community and not only protect our environment, but work towards creating a more sustainable future.
“It’s a simple application process, and we encourage all groups keen to develop a community-based initiative to go ahead and apply,” Cr Steinhardt said.
Non-recurrent grants of between $500 and $5000 will be made available to schools and community organisations to undertake projects that will deliver demonstrated environmental outcomes, depending upon availability of funds and the merit of project proposals.
The grants will be awarded to schools and community-based organisations in the Lockyer Valley that focus on:
- Environmental initiatives
- Environmental education
- Environmental management
- Environmental conservation
- Environmental enhancement
- Building capacity for long-term sustainability.
Applications close 5pm on 27 October 2025. For more information, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/ceg or contact Council on 1300 005 872.
