2019-09-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   10 SEPTEMBER 2019




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                10 SEPTEMBER 2019

       COUNCIL POLICY - ENVIRONMENT GRANTS
       in-kind contribution by the applicant or other partners. In some instances, only part-funding of the
      amount request may be offered.
       Environment Project Grants will be advertised and assessed through the same process as
       Council's Community Grants program, as outlined in the Community Grants Guideline.

           2. Environment Organisation Alliance Grants
       These grants will provide organisational support to community groups that are primarily focused on
       environment activities. Successful applicants will receive an annual grant for up to three years
       where:
           e  the primary purpose of the organisation aligns with Noosa Environment Strategy
           « the services provided by the organisation are of significant benefit to the Noosa community
              (beyond their membership base)
           e  the organisation's services closely align with Council's strategic outcomes, identified in the
             Environment Strategy
           e the organisation can demonstrate value for money for all stakeholders
           « the organisation can demonstrate the need for financial assistance from Noosa Council.
      Applications for Environment Organisation Alliance Grants will follow the same process as other
      Noosa Council alliance grants, as outlined in Community Grants Program Guideline — Three Year

           3. Multi-year Environment Collaborative Projects
       Multi-year Environment Collaborative (MEC) Projects will support longer-term, larger-scale
  |    strategic initiatives that align with the Noosa Environment Strategy and have a significant positive
       impact on the Noosa environment.
       These projects will have multiple community stakeholders and clear, measurable outcomes.
       Projects may be funded for up to three years. Recipients will be required to provide an annual
       progress report that includes a financial report, which demonstrates delivery of agreed outcomes.
       Projects will be sought annually through an on open application process or EOI. If funding has
       already been allocated in previous rounds (including in previous financial years), Council may
       choose not to seek further applications until there are sufficient funds.
       Council will retain the flexibility to receive and assess MEC Project applications outside of this
       timeframe, but all projects will still be subject to Council approval.
       A Guideline for the delivery of Multi-year Environment Collaborative Grants will be developed and
       annually reviewed by the Environment Levy Working Group.
       ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
       Council will publicise the availability of its Environment Grants and the associated process to apply.
       In assessing the grants, Council will:
           * ensure public monies are allocated in a fair and equitable way
           * ensure best possible value for money
           * check each application against eligibility criteria as set out in the appropriate Grant
  |        * _seek recommendations from an expert panel on occasion or where appropriate that can
              Guideline-
              comprise Council officers, Councillors and/or community representatives.
       Council will determine the total allocation of funds to the Environment Grants Program through its
       annual budgetary processes. The number and types of grants approved will depend on the

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