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2012 call for applications

The call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to the Education Program opened on 17 March 2012 and closed on Friday 20 April 2012.  Successful EOIs will be invited to submit a full application in July 2012.

Aim of the program

The aim of the Education program is to support educational projects or programs that develop or widen the community's knowledge of, skills in, and commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable behaviour.

Objectives

The objectives of the Education Program are:

• to facilitate changes in behaviour of individuals and groups which affect specific environmental problems.
• to develop and promote education projects which improve the environment.

Funding for 2012

The total funds being offered under the Environmental Education program are as follows:

• $0.5 million to the community program and
• $0.5 million to the State and Local Government program

Grants of between $5,000 and $100,000 are available for projects that develop resources or undertake educational projects to increase the environmental awareness of individuals, specific groups, special interest groups and/or the general community.

Information sessions and workshops for 2012

Information workshops for the Education Program will be held to assist applicants to prepare a quality application.  Locations and dates for workshops are available on the Education workshop flyer.

Application process

The Education application process is a two-stage process. The Trust only accepts applications that are invited as a result of the Expression of Interest process.

Guidelines and application forms 2012

Stage	Opening date	Closing date	Forms
Stage 1: Expression of Interest (EOI) by advertisement	17 March 2012	20 April 2012	2012 Expression of Interest Form 120280EOIFormED.doc (160kb, Word) Please note:  Form updated and replaced on 2April 2012
			2012 Expression of Interest Guidelines 120285EOIGdeED.pdf (42kb, PDF) Please note:  Form updated and replaced on 2 April 2012
			Applicants are also advised to read the Guidelines for Applicants prior to completing their EOI. Guidelines for Applicants 120206ApGuideED.pdf.pdf (166kb, PDF)
Stage 2: Detailed project application - by invitation only, based on EOI	9 July 2012	5pm 10 August 2012	2012 Application Forms The forms below are for information only. Invited applicants will be provided with an official application form by Trust Administration.   Sample Form - Education Grants $5,000 to $20,000 120204AppSamED5.pdf (104kb, PDF)   Sample Form - Education Grants $20,001 to $100,000 120205ApFmSamED.pdf
			2012 Financial Information (Section C) Fin2012.xls (37kb, Excel)
			Schedule C Project Measures Definitions 101045ProjMeas.pdf (66kb, PDF)
			Guidelines for Applicants 120206ApGuideED.pdf (166kb, PDF)

Further information sources

The information on this page may be helpful in preparing an Education program EOI or application.

Grants awarded in previous years

For information on previous grants awarded please select the relevant program from the side navigation menu.

Case studies

A range of case studies from previously conducted Environmental Education projects are available on the case studies page. These projects all have their unique way of assisting to conserve and enhance the New South Wales environment.

For further information please contact the Environmental Trust on (02) 8837 6093.