SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS

Expressions Of Interest Now Open

What you need to know

+ The AEU has launched two new sustainability grants

+ Applications are now open for shade garden and edible garden grants

+ Talk to your site Organiser about applying today

I’m excited to announce 2023 as the inaugural year for the AEU’s Sustainability Grants, offered through our Sustainable Futures Initiative (SFI). The SFI awards grants to subbranches to provide an opportunity for members to show their passion for sustainability through positive collective action. Our two Sustainability Grants provide funding for shade gardens and edible gardens at sites across the state.

The AEU’s Environmental Sustainability Consultative Committee (ESCC) developed this initiative, knowing that many educators and their students are passionate about environmental sustainability issues. The Committee also wanted to create opportunities for environmentally conscious members who are already delivering sustainability content in the classroom to be celebrated.

We know environmental sustainability is a topic deeply felt by you and your students. We also know it isn’t always easy to prioritise sustainability in day-to-day work. These grants provide you with the support and funding needed for both existing and envisioned projects.

The initiative also paves the way for conversations at your site about union membership and collective action, with a positive, practical community project that everyone at your site can support.

We’re excited to receive your applications and to see your gardens come to life.

Matthew Cherry

Expressions Of Interest Are Now Open

Talk to your site Organiser about applying today, or find out more at aeusa.asn.au/SFI