Cash for Trash Grant (Australia)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2027

The Cash for Trash Grant supports local community and not-for-profit organisations in the Town of Port Hedland to organise litter clean-up activities while raising funds for their organisations. The initiative combines environmental action with community fundraising. Participating groups help keep local areas cleaner while receiving financial support based on the amount of waste they collect.

About the Cash for Trash Grant

The Cash for Trash Grant is designed to encourage community participation, environmental responsibility, and community pride across the Town of Port Hedland.

The programme supports local:

- Community groups. - Sporting clubs. - Not-for-profit organisations. Through organised litter clean-ups, participating organisations can contribute to a cleaner environment while generating funds for their activities. How the Cash for Trash Grant Works The programme provides funding based on the amount of waste collected during an eligible clean-up event. Successful applicants receive $10.00 per bag of collected waste, subject to a maximum grant of $2,000 per clean-up event. To qualify for funding, collected waste bags must be weighed at the landfill. This means participating organisations need to follow the required collection and landfill weighing process to ensure their waste qualifies for the grant. Maximum Grant Amount The maximum funding available is $2,000 per clean-up event.

The funding rate is:

- $10.00 per bag of collected waste. - Maximum $2,000 per clean-up event. Organisations should plan their clean-up activities according to the programme’s requirements and ensure the collected waste is properly handled and weighed. Practical Clean-Up Support The programme provides successful applicants with practical equipment to help them undertake litter collection safely and effectively.

Support includes:

- Gloves. - Collection bags. - Litter pickers. - Hi-vis vests. - Sharps containers. These resources help participants prepare for clean-up activities and manage different types of litter safely. Minimum Waste Collection Requirement Applicants must collect a minimum of 15 bags per fundraising grant. This minimum requirement should be considered when planning the size, location, and volunteer participation for a clean-up event. Groups should ensure they have sufficient participants and equipment to complete the planned collection safely. Waste Weighing Requirement Collected waste bags must be weighed at the landfill to qualify for funding. This requirement is important because the grant calculation is connected to the waste collected through the clean-up activity. Applicants should follow the relevant landfill process and retain any information required to demonstrate that the collected waste meets the programme’s requirements. Who Can Apply? The Cash for Trash Grant is available to eligible local organisations based in the Town of Port Hedland Local Government area.

Eligible applicants include:

- Local community organisations. - Sporting clubs. - Not-for-profit organisations. Applicants must meet the programme’s geographic and safety requirements. Geographic Eligibility Applicants must be based within the Town of Port Hedland Local Government area. Organisations outside the eligible Local Government area are not eligible under the stated programme requirements. Safety Requirements

Participating organisations must comply with the provided safety guidelines

This is particularly important because litter collection can involve potentially hazardous materials. The provision of gloves, hi-vis vests, litter pickers, and sharps containers helps participants undertake clean-up activities with appropriate practical support. Organisations should ensure volunteers understand and follow the relevant safety guidance before beginning their clean-up. Community Fundraising Opportunity The Cash for Trash Grant is designed not only as an environmental initiative but also as a fundraising opportunity. Community groups, sporting clubs, and not-for-profit organisations can raise funds by undertaking litter clean-up activities. This allows participating organisations to combine fundraising with a practical contribution to the local environment. Environmental Benefits Litter clean-up activities can help maintain cleaner public spaces and encourage greater community responsibility for the local environment. By bringing community members together to collect waste, the programme can also foster a stronger sense of community pride and participation. Community Participation The programme encourages local groups to involve their members and volunteers in environmental activities. Clean-up events can provide a practical way for organisations to engage participants in improving their local surroundings while working toward a shared fundraising goal. Applications Accepted Year-Round Applications are accepted year-round. The programme operates on a rolling basis, meaning eligible organisations can apply throughout the year rather than relying on a single annual application deadline. Applicants can therefore plan their clean-up activities and consider applying when they are ready to undertake an eligible event. How to Prepare for a Cash for Trash Clean-Up Organisations should plan their event carefully before beginning litter collection.

Key preparation steps include:

- Confirm that the organisation is based in the Town of Port Hedland Local Government area. - Review and comply with the provided safety guidelines. - Plan a clean-up activity capable of collecting at least 15 bags. - Arrange the required practical equipment. - Collect litter safely using the supplied resources. - Ensure waste bags are taken to the landfill for weighing. - Keep appropriate records related to the clean-up and collected waste. Why the Cash for Trash Grant Matters The Cash for Trash Grant provides a simple way for local organisations to combine environmental action and fundraising. Instead of treating litter clean-u