IEU members are invited to apply on behalf of their schools, colleges or early childhood centres for one of six grants of $3000 each, sponsored by Teachers Mutual Bank (TMB) and the Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT to help with their environmental projects.

There is no definitive list of possible activities, but typical projects include habitat conservation, biodiversity and tree-planting, outdoor learning areas, vegetables in kitchen gardens, organic produce, water and energy saving, waste, recycling and composting projects, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander environmental projects.

The eligibility criteria include long-term viability of the project, a link to a broader environmental education strategy, and effective management of the project.

KEY DATES

• Applications open: Monday, 22 July 2024
• Applications close: Friday, 11 October 2024.

There is an expectation that successful recipients will provide a brief video presentation at completion of the project outlining how their project has proceeded and what the benefits to their school has been.

Projects that have an ongoing and gradual benefit will be reported on at a stipulated time. E.g 6 months.

Winners to be announced Tuesday 22nd October 2024, with a formal presentation proposed for the AGM.

To apply please fill out this online form. For further information please contact environment@ieu.asn.au after the opening of the application date.