Funding opportunities

The NSW Government Environmental Trust Eco Schools grants program funded environmental management projects that promote learning opportunities for students, teachers and the community. It is currently closed. 

NSW Department of Education Sustainable Schools Grants

NSW public schools and preschools can apply for funding of up to $15,000, to deliver hands-on, sustainability-focused projects that link to the NSW curriculum. Delivered through the DoE School Infrastructure NSW, the grants are part of a four-year, $10 million dollar program that gives schools the opportunity to develop innovative hands-on projects that help students learn about environmentally sustainable practices and take real steps to enhance the sustainability of their school environment. The second round of grants will open in November 2020. Find out more

Looking for some ideas to plan a quality sustainability education program. Sustainable Schools NSW recommends adopting a whole-school approach to sustainability: Update your school environment management plan, provide professional development opportunities for teachers, and support student leadership.

Junior Landcare Grants 

Grants are available for projects that inspire kids from across the country to get hands-on with projects that focus on sustainable food production, improving waste management practices or enhancing native habitats. The third round of grants will open in 2021. Find out more

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. You can also find out if your Council runs a local schools sustainability network. 

Schools Plus

Schools Plus is a national charity that raises funding for schools in disadvantaged communities. Schools eligible for support through Schools Plus have an ICSEA value below 1000. Funding is available through the Smart Giving Projects for a strategic project that will have a transformational impact on students, applications close 11 September 2020.