Green Grants: Clubs and Societies Fund

Does your club want to host more eco-friendly or sustainable events, but needs extra support? The Green Grants program is here to help! Run by the UMSU Environment Department, this grant provides funding for student clubs and societies to make their events more sustainable, low-waste, and environmentally responsible. Whether you’re looking to swap disposables for reusables, do a sustainable spin on a regular event, provide plant-based catering, increase the scale and reach of your sustainable event or any other creative sustainable idea, the Green Club Grants can help bring your vision to life. By applying, your club can reduce its environmental footprint, inspire members to adopt greener habits, and be part of the change to a greener and more sustainable future. 

Funding Available: 

  • Up to $150 per Semester 

  • The size of the grant given will be dependent on a number of factors including quality of the application and available funding. 

Eligibility: 

  • Clubs and Societies are only eligible for one grant per semester 

  • Must only have affiliation with UMSU 

  • To be eligible for a grant, an application must be submitted to the Environment Department by the First Round Deadline 5PM 31 March for consideration 

  • Applications should outline how the money would be used, such as (but not limited to): 

  • Swapping disposables for hiring or purchasing of reusables 

  • A sustainable or environmentally focused spin on a regular event 

  • Providing plant-based catering 

  • Increasing the scale and reach of your sustainable event 

Conditions: 

  • Grants will be transferred to the Club’s nominated bank account upon confirmation of receipts post-event 

  • All receipts submitted to UMSU Clubs and Societies for the same event must also be included in the Green Club Grants reimbursement application 

  • Grants may be withdrawn if the event fails to operate under any of the Clubs and Societies Departments regulations and policies 

Dates: 
First Round Applications Close: 5PM March 31st - Week 5 Monday 

How to Apply: 
Submit your application via this link before 5PM March 31st 
For any further questions or enquiries please contact environment@union.unimelb.edu.au

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