Communities Climate Action Grants Program
The Communities Climate Action Grants Program funds projects that:
- empower local community groups to undertake actions that reduce emissions in the ACT and/or
- prepare communities for the impacts of climate change.
About the program
The Communities Climate Action Grants Program supports the ACT Government’s commitment to working collaboratively with the ACT community to achieve our climate change goals and become a climate ready city.
Grants are awarded to projects that:
- support diverse social groups to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- support diverse social groups to become climate ready by increasing adaptation measures to climate change impacts
- report on community reach, awareness, and subsequent action as a result of the project.
Who can take part
The program is open to applicants in the ACT who:
- are not-for-profit community groups
- are individuals and non-incorporated groups with an incorporated community organisation sponsor (auspicing organisation)
- have an active ABN and public liability insurance.
Cost
It is free to submit an application.
How to apply
Applications for Round 1 are now open, and close at midnight on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Round 1 includes a total of $150,000 in funding. The maximum funding for Round One is $30,000 (GST exclusive) per eligible organisation.
You will need to submit your application through SmartyGrants, the Directorate's online grants management system. If you are a new user, create a free SmartyGrants account.
Read the Communities Climate Action Grants Program Guidelines [PDF 1.6 MB] for more information.
Join the online information session for grant applicants on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
Information session – Communities Climate Action
An online information session will be held on Wednesday 11 February 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00pm. The session provides an opportunity for those interested in applying to find out more about the grants program and how to prepare a strong application.
Find out more about the information session on the event page.
Contact
If you would like any further information about the grants or the application process, please email CEDCommunityGrants@act.gov.au or call on 02 6205 9033.
Find more ACT Government grants.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.