Grants and awards listed in application deadline order.
If there are any other grants or awards you want to tell schools and educators about,
let us know and we will add them to the list below. Contact the VAEE office vaee(at)vaee.vic.edu.au
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When |
What |
Where |
Contact
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| Ongoing |
Walking School Bus Grants Program |
Victoria |
Funding given to help the walking school buses get off the ground. For further information visit www.vichealth.vic.gov.au or ring 9667 1332. |
| Ongoing |
Photovoltaic
Rebate
Program |
National |
Under the PVRP,
cash rebates for
PV systems installed
on community
use buildings (eg.
schools) are
available if the
installation has
educational & interpretive
merit. For more information call
1300 138 122 or visit the Australian Greenhouse Office website. |
| Ongoing |
Healthy
School
Communities
Grant |
National |
Grants available to schools across Australia to promote healthy eating. The $15 million Healthy School Communities program invites anm NGO linked to the school to apply for a grant of up to $1,500. For more information email:
healthyschools@
health.gov.au or visit the Australian Governments Healthy Active website |
| 1 March, 18 May, 3 Aug, 19 Oct |
Mitre 10 Junior Landcare Grants & Australia Post Junior Landcare Biodiversity Grants |
National |
This quarterly funding programme helps young people participate in local Landcare projects, on their school grounds, and/or within their local community. Grants of up to $500 are available. For more details please contact Landcare Australia on ph: (03) 9662 9977 or visit the website. |
See
web for details |
The Sustainables Challenge |
Victoria
|
Apply now to join this family of superheroes to help save the planet - is your school up for The Sustainables Challenge in 2007? For more information and to apply CLICK HERE
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Jan. |
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| 20 |
DEH Environmental grants program deadline |
National |
CLICK HERE for more information |
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Feb. |
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1 |
Australian Government EnviroFund |
National |
This Fund helps communities undertake local projects aimed at conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable resource use. To register interest and find more information visit the website. |
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March |
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Date TBC |
Schools Cluster Grant ASISTM |
National |
Applications for funding for the fourth round of funding opens on 5 February 2007 and closes on 23 March 2007. Further information about ASISTM, including guidelines for applications, is available at the ASISTM website |
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April |
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May |
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4 |
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science |
National |
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are a national tribute to excellent and dedicated work in Australian science and science teaching . CLICK HERE for more information. |
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June |
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15 |
Green Schools Connect program |
National |
A partnership between Conservation Volunteers Australia and the Vodafone Foundation to help make environment projects in schools a reality. CLICK HERE for more info. |
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July |
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1
(Closes) |
2007 Victorian Landcare Awards |
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The National categories include the Westpac Landcare Education Award. Please read to the 'tips and rules' in the National categories brochure before applying. Further details can be found on the Department of Sustainability and Environment website - Landcare Awards. For more information contact: Justin Popp, Phone: 03 9637 9824, Email: Justin.Popp@dse.vic.gov.au |
18
(closing) |
Victorian ResourceSmart School of the Year Awards
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Previously known as Waste Wise Schools Awards. Entries open to Victorian primary and secondary schools. With a prize pool of up to $25,000, schools will win cash to assist with their ongoing sustainability projects. For info contact Cathy Oke on (03) 9329 3736 or email cathy@fire-starter.com.au">cathy@fire-starter.com.au, or see www.onelifeoneworldourfuture.com |
Date TBC |
Sustainability Fund grants from Sustainability Victoria |
Victoria |
For more information CLICK HERE |
|
Date TBC |
Round 3 of the Australia Government Community Water Grants |
Melbourne |
Round 3 is expected to open for applications in early to mid-2007. See their website. |
| Date TBC |
Close of registration for AMP School Tree Day $1000 Cash grant |
National |
AMP support for Planet Ark 's National Tree Day. To find out more and to register CLICK HERE |
| Date TBC |
Open Garden Scheme Community Grants program |
National |
Australia's Open Garden Scheme Community Grants program provided a total of $55,000 across Australia for garden-related community projects in 2006. |
27 |
Planet Ark National Tree Day (Schools) |
Victoria |
Find out more and register your school for Schools Tree Day, CLICK HERE. |
| |
Planet Ark National Tree Day - Saving Endangered Ecosystems Award
|
National |
The award will be presented to a registered Tree Day site judged to be the best example of the reinstatement of an area of endangered ecosystems.
CLICK HERE |
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Aug. |
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6-10 |
Energy Safety Week |
Victoria |
To find out more and access curriculum materials and activity ideas CLICK HERE or call 1800 659 511 . Sharing your energy safety tips with the community and recording your activities could win your school a cash prize too. |
Date TBC |
Plastic Bag Reduction Awards |
Victoria |
Closing date for this Award. For more details contact Keep Australia Beautiful |
| Date TBC |
Commonwealth Bank Green Ambassador! Nominations closing date |
National |
Free call 1800 032 501 for more information or or visit the Commonwealth Bank Green Ambassadors website |
Date TBC |
Closing date for Write Across Victoria Schools competition |
Victoria |
For more information visit the Melbourne Writers Festival website |
| 18 - 26 |
National Science Week |
National |
Get involved in this celebration of science. CLICK HERE for more information about activities, school science week grants and to register your schools' activities. |
Date TBC |
Closing date for the Waste Wise School and School Sustainability Awards |
Victoria |
for more information visit the Waste Wise website or contact wastewise@gould.edu.au |
27 - 2 Sep |
Keep Australia Beautiful Week |
National |
See what is happening across Australia , check out the Keep Australia Beautiful Week website |
31
(closing) |
The City of Whittlesea Sustainable Living Awards |
Whittlesea |
For homes and schools within the City of Whittlesea that demonstrate excellence and leadership in the sustainable use of energy, water and the minimisation of waste. Entry forms and guidelines can be downloaded from www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au or email sustainability@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
For information about the Awards please call Council's Sustainability Planning Department on 9217 2279. |
Date TBC |
Rubbish Free Lunch Awards Ceremony |
Melbourne |
10.00am-12.00pm at Zinc in Federation Square. RSVP by email to Liese Roylance or by calling (03) 9637 3671 |
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Sept. |
Biodiversity Month |
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| 1 |
Origin Energy Home Energy Project participation awards |
SA, VIC |
For more information call 1800 659 511 or CLICK HERE.. |
| First week of Sep each year |
Landcare Week |
National |
Celebrate Landcare Week. To find out more information visit Junior Landcare. Also find out about awards such as the Westpac Landcare Education Award and the Mitre10Junior Landcare Grants Program |
7 |
National Threatened Species Day, announcement of winners of the Hands on for Habitat Awards |
National |
To find out more about associated grants and competitions and to get involved go to the National Threatened Species Netwok website |
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Oct. |
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Oct. |
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| 17 |
Ride to work day & EPA Workplace challenge
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Victoria |
Your workplace (including schools) could win $1000 worth of bike accessories if you take up the ride to work day challenge. For more info and to register CLICK HERE |
| 21 - 27 |
National Water Week |
National |
CLICK HERE for more information. |
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Nov. |
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Date TBC |
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National |
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Dec. |
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