Applications are now open for Round 8 – Litter and Marine Debris Clean Up and Prevention of the Community Sustainability Action grants program.

Grants of up to $75,000 (excluding GST) will be provided to eligible recipients for on-ground projects which seek to engage the community to address litter and marine debris in Queensland’s environment.

Projects funded will be those that engage Queensland communities to:

  • undertake clean-up activities to remove marine debris from beaches and waterways and litter from community spaces such as parks and reserves; and/or
  • implement community place-based initiatives to prevent litter and/or marine debris from entering the environment.

More information is available in the Round 8 – Litter and Marine Debris Clean Up and Prevention guidelines (PDF, 479 KB) .

All applications must be submitted using the online SmartyGrants application system.

Applications close 4pm on Tuesday, 2 April 2024.