🎉 2024 Real School Grant – Up to $5,000 [Australia]🎉 

🤝 About: 

Real Insurance offers the Real School Grant to support Australian public schools and school groups/committees, aiming to enhance educational facilities and resources, thereby improving the quality of life within communities. 

📢 Eligibility:  

• Open to citizens or permanent residents of Australia, aged 18 and over. 
• Applicants must be associated with an Australian public school or a school-group/school association. 
• Immediate family members of Real Insurance employees are ineligible as lead or primary applicants. 
• Schools and school groups must not be aligned to any specific section of the community or cultural/ethnic background. 
• Must abide by all terms and conditions of the entry. 

📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding: 

Drinking water stations provided by CIVIQ could be an ideal project for this grant, focusing on health and community infrastructure. By installing these stations, schools can promote healthier lifestyle choices among students and reduce plastic waste, aligning with the grant’s objective to improve school resources and support community well-being. 

📆 Apply:  https://www.realinsurance.com.au/grants/school-grant

• Opening Date: 15 February 2024 
• Closing Date: 31 October 2024 
• Submissions must include proof of identification, details of the school, evidence of genuine need or plan, and a 700-word essay responding to the grant challenge. 

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💡 Message: 

Harness the opportunity to enrich your school’s infrastructure and promote sustainable, healthy choices for your students. Consider applying for the Real School Grant to fund innovative projects like the installation of CIVIQ drinking water stations, which can significantly benefit both the environment and student health. 

🎉 Lord Mayor’s Community Fund – Facility Improvement Projects: Up to $10,000 [Brisbane, Australia] 🎉 

🤝 About: 

The Lord Mayor’s Community Fund (LMCF) supports facility improvement projects that are accessible to community organisations for shared use. These projects are designed to enhance local schools’ infrastructure while benefiting the broader Brisbane community. 

📢 Eligibility: 

• Must be applied for by a school’s Parents and Citizens Association or equivalent. 
• Projects must demonstrate community access and benefit through a documented Usage Agreement with one or more community organisations. 
• The project must be completed within 12 months from the approval date. 
• Must enhance community use of school facilities. 

📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding: 

CIVIQ drinking water stations are ideal for school facility improvements as they promote hydration and health within the school and wider community. By installing these stations, schools can provide essential amenities not only for their students but also for community members using the facilities during school-off hours or for community events. 

📆 Apply: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/grants-awards-and-sponsorships/community-grants/lord-mayors-community-fund/guidelines

• Applications for the 2023-24 financial year are now open.  
• Applications will close at midnight on Friday 14 June 2024 
• Applications must be lodged electronically through Brisbane City Council’s official website. 

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💡 Message 

Enhance your school’s facilities with improvements that benefit both your students and the local community. Consider applying for the LMCF to install CIVIQ drinking water stations that encourage healthy lifestyle choices and community engagement. 

🎉 Sydney Water Community Grants Program – Up to $10,000 [Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Illawarra] 🎉 

🤝 About: 

Sydney Water’s Community Grants Program supports local community initiatives that aim to create sustainable and thriving communities. This program funds projects that align with environmental sustainability and community well-being. 

📢 Eligibility: 

• Grassroots community groups 
• Volunteer organisations 
• Educational institutions 
• Local governments with community partners 
• Sporting groups 

📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding: 

Drinking water stations manufactured by CIVIQ can significantly contribute to the goals of the Sydney Water Community Grants Program by promoting hydration and sustainability in schools and communities. These stations, which feature bottle refill capabilities and customisable options for branding, directly support environmental education and health. By reducing the consumption of sugary drinks and minimising plastic waste, CIVIQ stations align perfectly with the grant’s focus on sustainable community projects. 

📆 Apply: https://www.sydneywater.com.au/about-us/our-organisation/who-we-sponsor/community-grants.html

• Applications Open: 9:00 AM Monday 6 May 2024 
• Applications Close: 5:00 PM Monday 1 July 2024 

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💡 Message: 

Consider enhancing your community’s health and environmental awareness with a sustainable solution. Sydney Water supports projects that make a lasting difference—let’s reduce plastic waste and promote healthy hydration together! 

🎉 WA Iron Ore Community Grant– Up to $20,000 [Port Hedland, Newman, Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna and Kwinana]🎉 

🤝 About: 

This grant supports local community organisations in delivering positive environmental, community, and economic initiatives in BHP’s host communities, enhancing local sustainability and well-being. 

📢 Eligibility: 

• Must be incorporated, not-for-profit organisations or educational institutions. 
• Must be based in or delivering services in Port Hedland, Newman, Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna and Kwinana. 
• Eligible to receive one grant per financial year. 
• Preference given to applications from associations over individual sporting clubs. 

📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding: 

CIVIQ drinking water stations align with this grant’s environmental and community focus by promoting sustainable practices and health. These stations reduce plastic waste and provide safe, accessible drinking water, supporting BHP’s goals of environmental stewardship and community well-being. 

📆 Apply: https://www.bhp.com/about/our-businesses/western-australia-community-grants

• Port Hedland and Newman: Applications are accepted year-round. 
• Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna, Kwinana: 
• Round 2 Deadline: 11 August 2024 
• Round 3 Deadline: 11 November 2024 

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💡 Message 

Empower your community with sustainable water solutions that promote health and environmental consciousness. Apply for the WA Iron Ore Community Grant to support initiatives that make a lasting difference. 

🎉 North Queensland Pipeline Community Grants – Up to $20,000 [North Queensland, Australia] 🎉 

🤝 About: 

Administered by the Community Enterprise Foundation, this grant program supports projects by community and not-for-profit organisations that provide clear public benefits in North Queensland, focusing on inclusivity, environmental sustainability, health, and community participation. 

📢 Eligibility:  

• Applicants must be incorporated community or not-for-profit organisations. 
• Projects must occur within the Townsville Council, Charters Towers Regional Council, Burdekin Shire Council, Whitsundays Regional Council, and Issac Regional Council areas. 
• Organisations must have a valid Australian bank account. 
• Partnerships are required for non-incorporated organisations. 

📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding: 

The installation of drinking water stations by CIVIQ can effectively meet the grant’s criteria by promoting health and wellbeing through increased access to clean water, supporting sustainability by reducing plastic waste, and enhancing community participation and pride by improving public spaces. These stations can be part of larger health initiatives or standalone projects aimed at fostering healthier community environments. 

📆 Apply:  https://northqueenslandgaspipeline.com.au/community

• Open Date: 29 April 2024 
• Close Date: 31 May 2024 
• Applicants are notified within 4 – 8 weeks of the program’s closing date. 

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💡 Message: 

Enhance your community’s wellbeing and sustainability with projects that deliver lasting public benefits. Consider applying for the North Queensland Pipeline community grants to support impactful initiatives like the installation of CIVIQ drinking water stations. 

🎉 Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations – Up to $4,000 [Regional areas along the Inland Rail route in NSW, Queensland, and Victoria]🎉 

🤝 About: 

This program supports short-term projects and activities that enhance local community prosperity, wellbeing, and sustainability. It focuses on community-driven projects including upgrading facilities, unique educational initiatives, local business development, and community events. 

📢 Eligibility:  

• Not-for-profit organisations, local government bodies, Aboriginal Land Councils, and Traditional Owner Groups in the alignment area. 
• School Projects focusing on STEM education. 
• Projects must be located in specified local government areas along the Inland Rail route. 
• Organisations must have a current ABN and legal entity status. 
• Projects focused on community wellbeing, prosperity, sustainability, and align with Inland Rail’s core values. 

📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding: 

While primarily focused on STEM projects, schools could potentially integrate environmental sustainability into their STEM curriculum by installing CIVIQ drinking water stations. Such an integration would not only provide practical learning opportunities in environmental science and sustainability but also contribute directly to the school’s infrastructure, promoting health and wellness. 

📆 Apply:  https://inlandrail.artc.com.au/opportunities/sponsorships-and-donations/

• Round 2: 1 May to 31 July 2024 
• Round 3: 1 August to 31 October 2024 
• Round 4: 1 November to 31 January 2024 

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💡 Message 

Leverage the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations to drive projects that make a tangible difference in your community’s health and environmental sustainability. Apply now to fund your CIVIQ drinking water stations and contribute to the ongoing prosperity and wellbeing of your local area. 

🎉 Veolia Mulwaree Trust  Grants – Over $1,000  [Southern NSW] 🎉 

🤝 About:  

The Veolia Mulwaree Trust offers grant funding for community projects within designated areas in Southern NSW, aimed at enhancing local communities through sustainable benefits in health, environment, education, and more. 

📢 Eligibility: 

• Must be a not-for-profit organisation, school, or community group. 
• Located within the eligible local government areas of Goulburn Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan, Oberon, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly, Shoalhaven, or former Palerang Council areas. 
• Able to provide co-funding for at least 50% of the project cost. 
• Have not received funding from the Veolia Mulwaree Trust in the current financial year. 

📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:  

The CIVIQ drinking water stations project aligns seamlessly with the Veolia Mulwaree Trust’s focus on health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and community enhancement. By providing schools with high-quality, Australian-made water stations that feature bottle refill capabilities and customizable designs, the project encourages healthier hydration habits, reduces sugary drink intake and plastic waste, and promotes inclusive access in line with disability standards. 

📆 Apply: https://www.veolia.com/anz/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/document/2023/12/Veolia%20Mulwaree%20Trust%202024%20Grant%20Program%20Guidelines%20and%20FAQs.pdf

• Open Date: May 2, 2024 
• Close Date: June 3, 2024 
• Ensure all sections of the application form are completed via the Smartygrants website. 
• Attach a minimum of two current quotations for each item listed in the budget. 
• Include written confirmation of co-funding and, if applicable, development consent. 

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💡 Message:  

Join in fostering a healthier, more sustainable future for children by supporting the Hydration for Education Initiative. This contribution helps equip schools with essential infrastructure that promotes well-being and environmental stewardship. 

🎉COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP GRANT – SMALL GRANTS UP TO $50,000 [WESTERN AUSTRALIA] 🎉

🤝 About:

The Community Stewardship Grants, funded by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, support local projects aimed at the conservation and sustainable management of the state’s natural resources. These grants encourage community-based stewardship to protect and restore local environments.

📢 Eligibility:

• Must be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation with an ABN.
• Open to primary and secondary schools, Aboriginal community organisations, incorporated associations, Land Conservation District Committees, and local government authorities.
• Projects must be based within Western Australia.
• Applications from profit organisations, individuals, or unincorporated associations without a sponsor are ineligible.

📝  How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding: 

Drinking water stations by CIVIQ can directly align with the objectives of the Community Stewardship Grants by enhancing the health and environmental sustainability of school communities in Western Australia. These stations encourage the reduction of single-use plastic bottles, supporting the grant’s environmental goals, while promoting healthier lifestyle choices among students and staff. By integrating custom art and school branding, these stations also foster a sense of community engagement and pride, aligning with the grant’s emphasis on local involvement and stewardship.

📆 Apply: https://www.wa.gov.au/service/environment/conservation/apply-community-stewardship-grant

• Application Closing Date: 12 noon AWST on Monday, 20 May 2024
• Submit applications online through SmartyGrants.
• Ensure to start the application early due to the time-intensive process and to include all required supporting information.

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💡 Message:

This grant represents a fantastic opportunity for schools to lead by example in promoting environmental sustainability and health by installing CIVIQ drinking water stations. It’s a chance to engage students in practical conservation efforts, highlight the importance of reducing plastic waste, and encourage hydration and healthy living. A successful grant application not only brings valuable resources to your school but also strengthens the community’s commitment to sustainability.

🎉 Tradies Sustainable Futures Grants – Up to $35,000 [Australia]🎉

🤝 About:

Tradies is offering grants for environmental projects focusing on energy efficiency, waste management, and water conservation. With a total grant pool of $35,000, this initiative aims to support schools, early learning centres, and community organisations in implementing projects that demonstrate significant environmental impact and community engagement.

📢 Eligibility:

• Open to high schools, primary schools, P & C Associations, early learning centres, and community organisations.
• Projects must address one or more of the 2024 themes: Energy Efficiency, Waste Management, or Water Conservation.
• Applications must demonstrate research, planning (including feasibility, timeline, budgeting), community engagement, and a local approach with global thinking.

📝 How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding:

Projects like installing CIVIQ drinking water stations can directly contribute to the water conservation theme by reducing the consumption of bottled water, encouraging the use of refillable containers, and promoting awareness about water conservation practices within the community. These stations can serve as practical examples of sustainable living and environmental stewardship, aligning with the grant’s objectives of thinking globally and acting locally, and engaging the community in environmental sustainability efforts.

📆 Apply: https://tradies.com.au/community/sustainable-futures-grants/

• Applications open on Friday, 1st March 2024.
• Applications close on Friday, 31st May 2024.
• Email the completed form along with any quotes or supporting material to greenteam@tradies.com.au by midnight, 31st May 2024.
• Successful applicants will be announced on Wednesday, 26th June 2024.

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💡 Message:

Seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact on your community and the environment. Whether your project is big or small, if it aligns with energy efficiency, waste management, or water conservation, the Tradies Sustainable Futures Grants can help bring your vision to life. Let’s work together for a sustainable future!

🎉Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small and Vital Grants – Up to $10,000 [Australia]🎉

🤝 About:

The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) offers the SRC Small and Vital grants to support the social and economic strength of remote, rural, and regional communities in Australia. These grants fund a broad range of community-led initiatives that clearly benefit local areas, focusing on building resilience, fostering diversity, and enhancing local well-being.

📢 Eligibility:

• Applicant organisations must be not-for-profit, with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate.
• Projects must directly and clearly benefit communities in remote, rural, or regional Australia.
• Eligible projects can include community infrastructure and equipment purchases.
• Organisations can apply for one SRC funding stream per grant round.

📝  How drinking water stations (CIVIQ) apply or meet the guidelines for the funding: 

Drinking water stations from CIVIQ can be a significant asset to rural, remote, and regional schools by providing accessible, clean drinking water, promoting healthier lifestyle choices among students, and reducing the use of single-use plastics. These stations, featuring custom art for community engagement and conforming to disability standards, align with SRC’s objectives by enhancing community infrastructure, supporting public health, and advancing environmental sustainability goals. Their durability and adaptability make them an ideal candidate for SRC funding, directly benefiting the community’s wellbeing and ecological footprint.

📆 Apply: https://frrr.org.au/funding/place/src-small-vital/

• Open Date: February 27, 2024
• Close Date: June 5, 2024
• Grants Announced: Mid August 2024
• Projects to be undertaken between September 2024 and October 2025.

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💡 Message:

This grant provides a unique opportunity for schools in rural, remote, and regional communities to enhance their infrastructure with high-quality, Australian-made drinking water stations. By applying for the SRC Small and Vital grant, schools can take a significant step towards promoting sustainability, improving student health, and supporting their communities’ social and environmental goals.