GWW cash to flow to grassroots projects

ORGANISATIONS can apply for grants of up to $5000 to deliver one-off events, activities or projects that promote equity and inclusion as part of Greater Western Water’s 2026 Thriving Communities grants program.

The program aims to empower projects uniting people, celebrating identity and creating lasting positive change across the water service region.

GWW general manager strategy and partnerships Kessia Thomson said the grants are an opportunity for grassroots ideas to thrive.

“Our region is vibrant, creative and full of passionate people who want to contribute to making it an even better place to live, work and enjoy,” Ms Thomson said.

“These grants are about giving those ideas the support they need to come to life.

“We’ve seen some wonderful projects in previous years, including the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance Clean Site for Platypus project.

“The project restores river habitats and improves water quality to support a strong, resilient platypus population helping maintain healthy ecosystems upstream and downstream.

“We’re especially keen to see more applications focused on sustainable water use and caring for Country this year, so if that’s you, we encourage you to apply.”

Non-profit organisations can also apply for grants of up to $20,000 for initiatives that create lasting benefit, build local skills or support sustainable water use.

Both tiers of grants require projects to be commenced or completed between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.

Applications are now open and close on 22 April.

GWW is a water corporation providing water and recycled water supply, sewerage and trade waste services to customers from Melbourne to Myrniong, Little River to Lancefield. It operates across 3700 square kilometres.

For further details and to check eligibility visit gww.com.au/grants.