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ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 21), CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS (ROUND 6) · Attachment 2 - Summary of Climate Change Adaptation Grant Applications FY26_27
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Applicant Project Project Overview Alignment Summary
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• The application was scored highly by the evaluation panel and
illustrates strong co-contribution, with the total project value double the
grant funding request.
• This project represents strong value for money, addressing a critically
NBRF, in partnership with the Noosa important component of the Climate Change Response Plan (to
Environmental Education Hub, proposes involve, engage and empower Youth as well as First Nations
to host a free, youth led Future Tide – knowledge systems) that Council is currently not servicing due to
2027 Noosa Youth Climate Summit at capacity limitations.
the J Theatre on 27 May 2027. The • Climate change is an intergenerational justice issue. Youth are
The Trustee for Future Tide –
event will empower young people to take disproportionately burdened by climate impacts (projected up to a
the Noosa 2027 Noosa
practical climate action through youth $14,820 $29,668 sevenfold increase in exposure to extreme events) and are already
Biosphere Youth Climate
keynote presentations, student led feeling the mental health effects associated with climate anxiety (three
Reserve Trust Summit
sessions, hands on workshops and a in four young people say climate change is affecting their wellbeing,
sustainable careers expo. It will also safety or daily life).
embed First Nations knowledge sharing • This project has demonstrated success from historical events run in
to highlight cultural stewardship and partnership with Council and will be delivered by an organisation that
deepen connections to Country. has demonstrated capacity and capability.
• The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation has proposed to partner
with the Noosa Environment Education Hub who has a long track
record of youth engagement and education in schools across the shire.
• The application was scored highly by the evaluation panel and
Building on the Noosa eBike Library and illustrates strong co-contribution, with the total project value nearly
Go Car Free Noosa, ZEN’s 2026–27 triple the grant funding request.
Swap the Drive initiative proposes to
• Sustainable and active transport is an important public health
promote cycling as a healthy, low
requirement in Noosa, as well as a necessity to reduce community
emission alternative for short local trips.
Swap the Drive: emissions.
The program will provide 120 free two
Zero Emissions Supporting • This program improves access to low emissions transport, and
week eBike loans, deliver presentations $12,899.06 $37,762.06
Noosa Inc. Modal Shift from encourages behaviour change through practical, hands on
and demonstrations on safe, legal and
cars to bikes participation.
practical cycling, and run a social media
campaign encouraging everyday bike • The program has demonstrated success since its launch in 2025.
use. Activities will intensify around World • Support for ZEN Inc.’s e-bike library provides the Noosa community
Car Free Day to boost awareness and with the opportunity to try a variety of e-bikes before making purchasing
participation. decisions.
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This project proposes to update the • The application was scored highly by the evaluation panel and
Noosa Native Plants website to include illustrates strong co-contribution, with the total project value nearly
climate resilience information, helping triple the grant funding request.
residents choose native species suited • Sustainable and active transport is an important public health
to future conditions and support urban requirement in Noosa, as well as a necessity to reduce community
greening. Working with Council and emissions.
NRM partners, the project will assess • This program improves access to low emissions transport, and
Noosa Get climate around 350 priority species using encourages behaviour change through practical, hands on
Integrated ready with established climate adaptation tools, participation.
$10,000 $19,680
Catchment Noosa Native update taxonomy and cultivation • The program has demonstrated success since its launch in 2025.
Association Inc. Plants information, develop ecosystem specific • Support for ZEN Inc.’s e-bike library provides the Noosa community
garden templates, and deliver with the opportunity to try a variety of e-bikes before making purchasing
workshops and outreach to encourage decisions.
uptake. The result will give the
community clear, accessible guidance to
create biodiverse, water efficient, climate
resilient gardens that support local
wildlife and neighbourhood cooling.
• Demonstrated strong benefit to those least able to participate in the
This project will install solar on 10 low energy transition, and those who are under the most pressure from the
income Noosa homes, building on cost-of-living crisis.
Council’s 2024–25 pilot that delivered • Energy equity is a critical component of climate response and should
systems to 10 households. ZEN Inc will be prioritised so the most vulnerable in the community are not left
replicate a proven crowdfunding model behind.
to raise $25,000 from the community,
• Solar is one step towards being more climate ready, as long as the
with the grant contributing the remaining
inverter supplied is battery ready.
Zero Emissions Solar on Low- $10,000 of the $35,000 project cost.
$10,000 $45,000 • This project builds on a successful trial and illustrates very strong co-
Noosa Inc. Income Homes Donations will be sought from
contribution, with the total project value 4.5 times the grant funding
supporters and the wider community and
request. The use of crowd and donor sources of funding contributes to
promoted (with permission) through
the objective of ZEN Inc. to build financial sustainability with reduced
media to boost participation, supported
council support over time.
by ZEN’s DGR status. The project
provides an affordable, community • Recommend condition of funding that all solar systems are battery-
backed pathway to expand solar access ready for future opportunities to build resilience to critical infrastructure
for vulnerable households. failure.