Funding available to help local communities tackle climate change

Communities interested in helping tackle climate change are encouraged to take up a new round of grant funding. 

The Community Climate Change Action Grant provides $350,000 towards making changes at a local level. 

Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan, said this grants program is a great opportunity for Tasmanian communities to get involved in climate action.

“Some of the simplest and best ideas to address environmental issues locally come from the community, so these grants will help locals drive action in their own neighbourhoods,” Minister Duigan said. 

“Grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 are available to Tasmanian organisations, such as local government entities, community groups or not-for-profit organisations, to support a wide range of climate change-related initiatives and projects right around the state. 

“The types of projects that could be funded include community clean-up events, climate change education programs, energy efficiency initiatives, and projects that build community resilience to climate change.

“Taking action on climate change at the grassroots level means our communities are playing an active role in Tasmania continuing to deliver on our target of net zero emissions, or lower, from 2030.” 

Landcare Tasmania CEO, Peter Stronach said the grants will help support important projects currently underway.

“As a community organisation, we have unique networks and reach within the local community and these grants make an important contribution to helping us engage with more Tasmanians,” Mr Stronach said.  

“We welcome any additional support from the Government that enables the community to play an active role and contribute to building greater resilience to climate change.”

The Community Climate Change Action Grants will support a wide range of community-level actions to improve information and knowledge about climate change, reduce our emissions and help build resilience to the impacts of a changing climate. 

“Our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is all about making Tasmanian the best place to live, work and raise a family and by supporting local initiatives, we can harness the collective power of our communities to create a more sustainable and resilient future,” Minister Duigan said.

Applications opened on August 15 and close mid September. 

Information about the Community Climate Change Action Grants is available here.