Environmental Grants Program
Mount Isa City Council is pleased to announce that the Environmental Grants Program (EGP) opened on the of 24th March and will close on the 24th April 2023.
This program provides funding from Council of up to $10,000 per grant to support the Mount Isa and Camooweal communities in creating local environmental and sustainable outcomes that benefit the region.
The EGP seeks to support proposals focusing on:
- Environmental enhancement: Revegetation, habitat improvement, landcare and bushcare initiatives.
- Environmental initiatives/sustainable ideas: Community gardens, worm farm, recycling system, composting systems.
- Environmental management/conservation: Flora & fauna protection, native fish restocking, riverine area improvements.
- Environmental education/community capacity building: Workshops, networking events, training and skill development, establishment of environmental groups, development of capacity-building material, development of strategic plans, land management for community groups.
Local community groups and organisations with eligible projects that demonstrate benefit to the environment and the quality of life in the local government area of Mount Isa are encouraged to apply for funding assistance.
Click here for guidelines, application forms and further information.
Applications should be received in full and a decision will be made by elected members of Council.