Applications for grants for the 2011/2012 Dr Edward Hall Environment Grants have now been judged and awarded!
The inaugural Dr Edward Hall Environment Grants have been awarded to 6 exciting local environment and sustainability projects! The successful grants included projects that will encourage better waste recycling in schools, repair and maintenance and recycling of bicycles, a vegetated climate change trail, energy saving display, school orchard and kitchen garden program.
To view the winners, click here.
In its first year, following its change from the Dr Edward Hall Awards, the grants have proven to be very successful with 17 applications received, validating the Councils change in the program from awards to grants.
A total of $20,000 was available with the maximum grant of $5,000 for community groups, businesses and primary and secondary schools.
Grants were sought not only for environment activities, such as tree planting and weed removal, but also for urban sustainability initiatives. These ranged from initiatives such as improving household energy efficiency, local air and water quality, sharing information and developing actions around climate change, sustainable transport and development, establishing community gardens to information sessions. Importantly, the grants enable schools, community groups and businesses to develop urban sustainability initiatives that are relevant to them.
The next Grant will open on World Environment Day 2012 - so start thinking about local opportunities that could improve enhancing the environmental and sustainability values of Hobart's built and natural environments.
Timing
Applications for grants for the 2011/2012 Dr Edward Hall Environment Grants are now closed. The applications have now been judged and awarded!
The next round of Grants will open on World Environment Day 2012 - so start thinking about local opportunities that could improve enhancing the environmental and sustainability values of Hobart's built and natural environments!
Enquiries
For further information please contact:
The Executive Officer, Development and Environmental Services Division
Phone: (03) 6238 2854
Fax: (03) 6224 4344
email: dredwardhall@hobartcity.com.au