Northern Beaches Council has awarded six local schools up to $2,000 each for sustainability programs in the 2022 Eco Schools Grant Program.

Council has committed $10,000 to the program to fund initiatives partly or fully in the fields of bush regeneration, carbon reduction, waste reduction, water reuse and reduction as well as sustainability education.

Mayor Michael Regan congratulated all the winners for their innovative programs.

“We always receive amazing applications under this program and it’s great to see so many schools wanting to get involved,” Mayor Regan said. 

“Well done to all the deserving recipients, we look forward to seeing your projects come to fruition.

“Good habits begin early, and we know kids really care about reducing waste and looking after their environment.

“This program helps local schools involve more students in sustainability programs and put into practice some of their great ideas of how to implement them in their own schools.”

This year’s recipients include:

The Beach School  $2,000
NBSC Freshwater Campus  $1,550
Balgowlah Heights Public School  $1,927
Maria Regina Primary School, Avalon  $2,000
Belrose Public School  $1,098
Killarney Heights High School  $1,425

These grants are part of Council’s annual community grants program which also includes grants for Environment, Sports and Infrastructure, Community and Cultural Development and Events.

To find out more about our grants program or apply visit Council’s website.