Over the last year, Yarra City Council has supported 25 local climate, environment and sustainability projects totalling $110,000 in funding as part of its community grants program. 

As one of the first councils to declare a climate emergency, Yarra recognises that effort is needed across all levels of government, businesses, and communities to address the climate crisis and protect our natural environment.  

Through its community grants program, Yarra Council supports a number of initiatives that accelerate community-led climate action at a local level.  

These initiatives mobilise the community to take climate action, create local food systems, improve biodiversity, reduce and recycle waste, foster sustainable transport and promote conscious consumption.  

Whether it’s funding one-off events like the Origin to Object sustainable timber exhibition or providing support to organisations like CLIMARTE for ongoing climate-focused programs – Yarra’s grants support a range of small and large-scale projects that educate, engage and empower the community to take action on environmental issues.  

These projects align with multiple Council plans and strategies including the Climate Emergency Plan 2020-24, Nature Strategy 2020-24 and Urban Agriculture Strategy 2019-23. 

Council is investing $1.3 million in the community as part of its 2024 Annual Grants program. Applications open on Tuesday 13 June.