Environment Levy Community Fund Grants

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Bellingen Shire Council applied to the Minister for Local Government in May 2005 for a special variation to General Income for environmental projects. An increase of 4% was approved for an Environment Levy.

The Environment Levy supports the implementation of projects to achieve the strategic directions, outcomes and aspirations for the future for our local community. The key focus areas are as follows:

  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation 
  • Invasive plant management
  • Biodiversity management
  • Coastline, estuary and river management, and
  • Sustainable food production.

A portion of Environment Levy income has been allocated to the delivery of Council’s Environment Levy Community Fund grant program.

Important Dates

 2026/27

Opens: 1 April 2026

Closes: 29 April 2026

Important Information 

Applications must be in accordance with the ELCF Guidelines 2026-27(PDF, 17MB)   . To improve your chance of success read the guidelines carefully and review past projects before submitting an application. 

How to apply

Applications can be made through Council's online grants management portal.

Apply now

 

 

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