Environmental Levy Community Fund Grants

Grant Description

The Environment Levy Community Fund 2025/26 (ELCF), administered by Bellingen Shire Council, provides grants of up to $10,000 (ex GST) to support community-initiated projects that deliver measurable environmental and sustainability outcomes. The program aims to advance the community’s aspirations in line with Council’s Our Plan for the Future, Community Climate Action Plan, Food Resilience Vision, and Biodiversity Strategy. Beneficiaries include schools, incorporated not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and individuals within the Bellingen Local Government Area, with a strong focus on initiatives that contribute to climate action, biodiversity protection, waste reduction, and community resilience.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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