Inspiring Environmental Solutions – EPA Community Funding Program
Are you eligible for funding to enhance your community's environment?
EPA invites Victorian communities to propose new and creative ways to solve environmental problems and reduce environmental impacts.
Proposals should tackle significant environmental issues or work with Victorian communities to bring about changes in the way people think and act around issues such as climate change, pollution, air or water quality or resource use.
Funding for the Inspiring Environmental Solutions program is sourced through a legislative scheme where the 'polluter pays'. Under the Environment Protection Act 1970 (Section 67AC), a company or individual found guilty of environmental pollution may be directed by a Magistrate to fund a community environmental project instead of, or in addition to, paying a fine.
The total pool of funding on offer will vary each year, as funding is only available following successful prosecution of irregular pollution incidents. Proposals accepted by EPA cannot be assured of funding within any one year, cannot be tied to a specific date and should have flexible implementation timelines.
Applications are open until 16 October 2009. Prospective applicants must complete an Expression of Interest Form. Detailed information on the program requirements is contained in the Inspiring Environmental Solutions Funding Guidelines 
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Need further information?
Please e-mail ies@epa.vic.gov.au or telephone EPA’s Information Centre on 9695 2722.