SIX grassroots projects will share $155,000 in grants to deliver solutions that address climate change under the annual Community Zero Emissions Grants program.
“We are in a climate crisis. Responding to this crisis requires action at all levels, and these grassroots grant-funded projects have the potential to reach a broad cross section of our community,” said Emissions Reduction Minister Shane Rattenbury.
The successful grant applicants were:
- Canberra Environment Centre: $49,798.88 – Adapt for Climate Toolkit 2.0
- Asthma Australia Limited: $39,500 – ACT AirSmart Program
- St Clare’s College: $20,000 – Paddock-to-Plate Garden
- Canberra City Farm: $8,020 – CCF Composting Shredder
- Australian National University: $22,280.24 – Worms Against Waste
- The Food Co-operative Shop: $15,620.71 – Zero Emissions Kitchen
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