Enviroplan Levy Community Funding
Supports not-for-profit organisations and wildlife carers working towards protecting and maintaining the natural environment within the Ipswich LGA.
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Ipswich boasts a unique landscape with over 6,500 hectares of reserves and conservation estates. Working towards protecting and maintaining the natural environment of Ipswich and continually improving liveability within the city through sustainable practices, council supports community initiatives through Enviroplan Levy Community Funding.
Caring for the environment is a significant theme of the iFuture | Corporate Plan. The Enviroplan Levy Community Funding Program cares for the natural environment by providing assistance for community-led initiatives that contribute to the protection and enhancement of the environment within the Ipswich City Council area. Council aims to encourage community involvement in the achievement of environmental awareness, tree planting, land restoration and bush regeneration.
Eligibility
Funding is available to not-for profit community groups, schools, childcare centres or registered wildlife carers. Organisations, groups and wildlife carers must outline how the proposed initiative will provide a benefit to the environment and improve biodiversity. Recipients must be able to carry out and complete the requested project within 12 months of the funding approval date.
Available Funding
Groups and organisations are eligible to apply for grants up to $3,000 per application and wildlife carers are eligible to apply for grants up to $1,500 per application.
Eligible Applicants
Not-for-profit community groups (i.e. landcare groups, wildlife centres, Girl Guides, Scout groups). - $3,000 per application.
Schools or childcare centres - $3,000 per application
Wildlife carers - $1,500 per application