Funding opportunities | Sustainable Schools NSW

There are lots of programs and organisations that can assist school communities, teachers and students with funding and incentives that support:

student investigations
research
school environmental activities and projects.

Click the button below to download an information sheet with useful tips when applying for grants.

Grants

Eco Schools Grants

The Eco Schools grants program funds environmental management projects that promote learning opportunities for students, teachers and the community. It funds schools to provide hands-on environmental education with strong student participation. It is run by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust. The 2019 round of the grants program is now open until 1 July 2019. Find out more about the Eco Schools grants program

Sustainable Schools NSW recently hosted a free webinar to help teachers and parents learn the tips and tricks for applying for an Eco Schools grant. To ensure all schools have access to the advice and resources, you can watch a recording of the webinar here and download the supporting presentation slides.

Nude Food Day Grant

Education providers, students and classes are encourage to apply for a Nude Food grant for their projects that address nutrition, environmental sustainability and Nude Food ideas. Submissions open 4th June 2019 and due by 5pm, 12th August 2019.

Local Council Grants

Local councils often provide grants to schools in their area for specific projects, so don't forget to check what is available from your council.

If you are not sure of your local council area you can do a local council search.

Competitions

Find an environmental competition for your school to participate in.

Mobile Muster Competition: Make a one minute film to encourage the community to recycle their mobile phones through the MobileMuster program. The theme for this years’ competition is Use it or recycle it. Entries close 23 Septmeber 2019.

Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize: Video competition for primary and secondary students with a passion for science and communicating ideas. Entries close May 2019.

Terracycle Colgate Community Garden Challenge: Recycle oral care waste for the chance to win a recycled community garden set for your school. Entries close 30 September 2019.

Threatened Species Children's Art Competition encourages children unleash their artistic creativity while learning about the extinction crisis facing our native plants and animals.

Zayed Sustainability Prize a prestigious global award based in the United Arab Emirates recognises achievements of those who are driving impactful, innovative and inspiring sustainability solutions across five distinct categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools. Entries close May 2019.

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