APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR ROUND 3 COMMUNITY WATER GRANTS – CLOSES WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY 2007
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP reminded constituents that applications for the Third Round of Community Water Grants are now open, which helps local governments, schools, sporting clubs and other community organisations achieving with these grants to prove community-based projects make a real difference to the way water is used.
“The Australian Government's Community Water Grants program offers grants to help local community organisations save, recycle or improve the health of their local water resources,” Philip Ruddock said.
Grants are available for projects related to:
• water saving and efficiency
• water recycling
• water treatment - improving surface and groundwater health.
This year is the final round of Community Water Grants funding under the programme's $200 million allocation.
“Round 2 funding approved 1,444 national projects totalling $61.7 million (announced 27 November 2006) with funding of up to $50,000 approved for 1,402 projects and funding of between $100,000 and $250,000 was approved for 42 projects,” Philip Ruddock said.
“As a result of Round 2 projects, communities across Australia will save a total of 9,518 mega litres of water a year and improve the health of water from a combined catchment area of 1.5 million hectares. Volunteers will contribute 560,000 hours to ensure the success of their projects and communities have raised $56.8 million in cash and in-kind contributions to their projects. Round 2 projects will improve facilities used by 1.25 million people.
The online application form is now available. If registered, you can start or continue your application. Online applications will close at 11am (EST) on 4 July 2007 or phone hotline number 1800 780 730 to arrange an alternative format.