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CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ROUND 3 - 2023/24 · Report - Climate Change Response Grants - Round 3
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 6 JUNE 2023
5.2 CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ROUND 3 - 2023/24
Author Carbon Reduction Officer, Anne Nolan
Environmental Services Department
Index Subject/26.04
Attachments 1. Attachment 1 - Climate Change Response Project Recomendations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the submissions received for the Climate
Change Response Grants for 2023/24.
This report also recommends allocation of funding for the various initiatives proposed including 6
projects that are detailed in Attachment 1.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Carbon Reduction Project Officer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 regarding the Climate Change Response Grants, and:
A. Award grant funding for the various initiatives totalling the following amounts:
1. Climate Change Project Grants $59,836 (outlined in Attachment 1);
B. Authorise the CEO to enter Funding Deeds for the Climate Change Project grants.
REPORT
Climate Change Response Grants are included under the Environment Grant Policy to assist in the
implementation of the Climate Change Response Plan and achieve the outcomes of the Sustainable
Living and Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience strategies under the Environment Strategy
2019.
The purpose of this report is to present recommendations for the latest round of the Climate Change
Response Grants.
CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ROUND 3 2023/24
The 2023/24 Noosa Council Budget allocates $50,000 to the Climate Change Response Plan Grants
program. In addition, $17,773 residual grant funding from 2022/23 was carried over to the 2023/24
Climate Change Response Grants as noted in the Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 15 December. The
available grant funding available for this round was $67,773.
Promotion
The Climate Change Response Grants were included as part of the Environment Grants and opened
for applications on 1 March and closed 12 April 2023.
The promotion of the grants included:
• weekly social media posts
• 2 x Newspaper advertisements
• individual officer contact with community groups
• emails from the Smartygrants system
• presentation at the Community grants Forum - 8 February 2023.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 6 JUNE 2023 Applications Six (6) applications were received from the following organisations: • Cooroy Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group • Zero Emissions Noosa Inc (2 applications) • Kin Kin Community Group Inc. • SevGen Indigenous Corporation • Permaculture Noosa. Assessment Each application was checked for eligibility against the relevant Noosa Council Grants Policy and the Climate Change Response Plan Guidelines. Applications were then reviewed and assessed individually by members of the Climate Change Team and the Environment Services Team with experience assessing grants and climate change expertise. These recommendations were moderated collectively by the assessment team including the Environment Manager and Director Environment and Sustainable Development. Each application was assessed according to the following criteria: Contribution to priority outcomes of the Climate Change Response Plan/Environment Strategy 1. Likelihood of success 2. Magnitude of impact of emissions reduction/adaptation and resilience 3. Value for money 4. Demonstrated need for the project 5. Demonstrated need for the funding 6. Contributions, financial or in kind, toward the project 7. Capability of the organisation to deliver the project. 8. Benefit to the community Assessment Outcomes Attachment 1 outlines the Climate Change Response projects, the requested funding and Council’s funding recommendation and rationale for the funding decision. Full funding for all projects is recommended. Alliance Grants An application for funding under the Environmental Alliance Agreement was received from Zero Emissions Inc (ZEN Inc). This is being considered under a separate budget initiative. Link to Corporate Plan 4. Future Focus areas include climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster preparedness and response, and sustainable solutions. Objective 4.7: Fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council, community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2026. Previous Council Consideration
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Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 15 December 2022, Page 7
That Council note the report by the Carbon Reduction Project Officer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 6 December 2022 and
A. Approve the Climate Change Response Grants recommendations as outlined in this report;
and
B. Retain available grant funds for the next funding round scheduled to be released in early
2023.
Finance
Funding is provided in the 2023/24 budget of $50,000 and a carryover of $17,773 from 2022/23
budget, plus the $18,000 Alliance funds for ZEN Inc.
Risk & Opportunities
The risks associated with these Climate Change Response Grants are low. All projects have been
assessed against the application criteria and align with the Climate Change Response Plan and
Environment Strategy. All applicants have experience in managing previous grant projects.
Any conflicts of interest arising during the assessment or mediation process were noted.
All successful applicants will be required to report project/program outcomes in accordance with the
relevant grant guideline, policies and agreements.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Applicants were encouraged to contact a Council officer prior to application and meetings and advice
were provided to some of the applicants where needed.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Mayor Community Services Corporate Services
X Councillors Director Director
Community Development X Financial Services
Chief Executive Officer Community Facilities Fleet
Executive Support Libraries & Galleries ICT
Local Laws Procurement
Waste & Environmental Health Property
Revenue Services
Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director x Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
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Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture X Environmental Services Disaster Management
x Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery