Meeting papers

                  Attachment 1: Climate Change Response Grants Recommended Projects FY26-27
                                                                                      Amount         Total
 Applicant          Project        Project Overview                                                                                        Alignment Summary
                                                                                     Requested       Cost

                                                                                                             • 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 important
                              NBRF, in partnership with the Noosa                                            component of the Climate Change Response Plan (to involve, engage and empower
                              Environmental Education Hub, will host the free,                               Youth as well as First Nations knowledge systems) that Council is currently not
                              youth-led Future Tide – 2027 Noosa Youth                                       servicing due to capacity limitations.
                              Climate Summit at the J Theatre on 27 May                                      • Climate change is an intergenerational justice issue. Youth are disproportionately
The Trustee for Future Tide -
                              2027. The event will empower young people to                                   burdened by climate impacts (projected up to a sevenfold increase in exposure to
  the Noosa      2027 Noosa
                              take practical climate action through youth            $14,820.00   $29,668.00 extreme events ) and are already feeling the mental health effects associated with
  Biosphere     Youth Climate
                              keynote presentations, student-led sessions,                                   climate anxiety (three in four young people say climate change is affecting their
Reserve Trust      Summit
                              hands-on workshops and a sustainable careers                                   wellbeing, safety or daily life ).
                              expo. It will also embed First Nations                                         • This project has demonstrated success from historical events run in partnership
                              knowledge-sharing to highlight cultural                                        with Council and will be delivered by an organisation that has demonstrated capacity
                              stewardship and deepen connections to Country.                                 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 illustrates strong co-
                               Building on the Noosa eBike Library and Go Car                                contribution, with the total project value nearly triple the grant funding request.
                               Free Noosa, ZEN’s 2026–27 Swap the Drive                                      • Sustainable and active transport is an important public health requirement in
                               initiative will promote cycling as a healthy,                                 Noosa, as well as a necessity to reduce community emissions.
               Swap the Drive: low-emission alternative for short local trips. The                           • This program improves access to low emissions transport, and encourages
                 Supporting program will provide 120 free two-week eBike                                     behaviour change through practical, hands-on participation.
Zero Emissions
                Modal Shift loans, deliver presentations and demonstrations          $12,899.06   $37,762.06 • The program has demonstrated success since its launch in 2025.
  Noosa Inc
                from cars to on safe, legal and practical cycling, and run a                                 • Support for ZEN Inc.’s e-bike library provides the Noosa community with the
                   bikes       social media campaign encouraging everyday                                    opportunity to try a variety of e-bikes before making purchasing decisions.
                               bike use. Activities will intensify around World                              • Recommended condition of funding for ZEN Inc to consider the merits of asking for
                               Car Free Day to boost awareness and                                           a nominal fee or donation, or for include a question in their pre-loan survey that
                               participation.                                                                gauges future willingness to pay for two-week e-Bike Library rentals

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