This is a place for opportunities and community notices from across the composting community. Have a look through the following categories to find an opportunity for you or your project:
- Special notices
- Advocacy
- Grants, Funding, Awards & Recognition
Contact us with details if you would like to add something to the noticeboard: info@loccal.org
Special notices
LOCCAL needs a logo!
Win your design printed on a fully compostable tee shirt. Submissions are now open!
Entries close 8.30pm on Sunday 26 July 2026.
Compost Coordinator
Location: Shorewell Park
Looking for a passionate volunteer composter to maintain our compost bays at our lovely community garden.
Contact: Burnie Community House
Community Compost Hub Caretaker
Location: Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Brisbane
This volunteer opportunity supports the community composting hubs to transform food scraps into soil for the gardens.
Advocacy
Statutory Consultation open: Environmental Offsets Standard
Feedback being received until 9 June, 2026
We are seeking feedback on the exposure draft of the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets (Environmental Offsets Standard).
Grants, Funding, Awards & Recognition
| Name | Information | Opening date | Closing date |
| Local Environmental Projects Grants | Australian Government, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The Local Environmental Projects Program supports local communities to connect and care for nature and improve heritage sites. | Applications now open | 30 June 2026 |
| Sustainable Futures Grants | The Tradies 2026 grant round is now open with a grant pool of $35,000. This year’s themes are Energy Efficiency, Nurturing Local Biodiversity and Waste Management. | Applications now open | 3 July 2026 |
| State and Territory Landcare Awards | The Landcare Awards honour individuals, groups and organisations that are making outstanding contributions to sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation in their local communities for the benefit of all Australians today, and for generations to come. | Applications now open | 31 July 2026 |
| Real School Grant | Real Insurance grant. For Australian public schools, school groups, or school associations to improve the quality of school resources and communities. | Applications now open | 1 October, 2026 |
| Community Grants and Scholarships | Bendigo Bank and Community Bank network offer grants and educational scholarships to help local communities and students to thrive. Check your local area for current rounds. | Various dates, depending on location | Various dates, depending on location |
| Name | Information | Opening date | Closing date |
| Sustainable school grants | Randwick City Council. The grant program supports school communities to deliver impactful environmental projects. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to Randwick schools on a matching funds basis. | Applications now open | 30 June 2026 |
| Name | Information | Opening date | Closing date |
| SA Climate Leaders Awards | These awards recognise outstanding South Australian leadership and practical action in tackling climate challenges. The overall award winner receives $10,000 to support further climate change-related action. | Nominations now open. | 5 June 2026 |
| School Impact Program | Credit Union SA. All South Australian schools can apply for funding up to $20,000 for projects and programs that will help Students and Educators Thrive. | Applications now open | 2 July 2026 |
| Name | Information | Opening date | Closing date |
| Kedron-Wavell Community Grants Program | Community Grants Program provides vital financial support to local individuals and community organisations with grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 available for eligible individuals and non-profit organisations across North Brisbane. | Applications now open. | 31 July 2026 |
| Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards | Award Categories include: Health and Wellbeing Award Champion of Accessibility Award Mayor’s Innovation GC AwardEducation, Training and Employment AwardEnvironment and Sustainability Awards | Applications now open. | Entry submissions for each month due on the 1st of the month until October, 2026. |
| Name | Information | Opening date | Closing date |
| Airport Development Group (ADG) Community Grants Program | Organisations based in Darwin, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, and surrounding regions are eligible to apply. We welcome applications from inclusive, grassroots, community-led organisations that focus on education, environment, health, innovation, arts, or culture. Eligible organisations can apply for grants ranging from $500 to $2000 (including GST). | May 7 2026 | 18 June 2026. |
| Name | Information | Opening date | Closing date |
| Melbourne Awards | City of Melbourne. The Melbourne Awards celebrate the people, organisations and ideas shaping our city. Open to businesses, groups, projects or individuals. | Applications now open. | 12 June 2026. |
| Bass Coast Community Grants 2026 Round 2 | The Community Grants Program provides funding to support not-for-profit groups and organisations based in Bass Coast to deliver projects that benefit the Bass Coast community. | Applications now open. | 7 August 2026 |
| Name | Information | Opening date | Closing date |
| Community Major and Minor Grants Program | Devonport Council. The Community Major and Minor Grants Program supports community organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities that enhance the liveability, health and wellbeing of the Devonport community. | 16 June, 2026 | 18 August 2026 |
| Name | Information | Opening date | Closing date |
| Sustainable Business Program | This program helps businesses become accredited and recognised as a Sustainable Business. Up to $13,000 in rebates. Who can apply: Businesses or organisations that operate in the ACT from a commercial premises. Includes support with waste systems. | Applications now open. | Not stated |
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