Blacktown Energy Initiative Grant Applications Closes Soon

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November 14, 2016

Western Sydney Community Forum (WSCF) in partnership with Office of Environment & Heritage (OEH) are investing up to $50,000 in the implementation of a project or projects to kick start the Blacktown Energy Initiative (BEI).

BEI aims to increase energy and resource efficiency in the Blacktown and surrounding areas through developing a shared local vision and establishing and/or strengthening partnerships between local business and community networks.

Applications for the Blacktown Energy Initiative, which aims to increase energy and resource efficiency in the Blacktown and surrounding areas, closes this Friday 18 November 2016.

The grant is offered in partnership with Western Sydney Community Forum and the Office of Environment & Heritage. It is available to community organisations that develop a shared local vision for increasing energy and resource efficiency and who establish and/or strengthen partnerships between local business and community networks.

A total pool of $50,000 is available, and applicants can apply for up to $50,000 in the implementation of a project or projects to kick start the Blacktown Energy Initiative.

Download the funding guidelines here

Download the funding application here

Download frequently asked questions here

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