Win $500 for your big idea for nature! - Roots & Shoots Australia

Do you a have big idea that will benefit animals, people or our environment*?
Or a project that will support your local community – but just need some cash to get going?
Then the Roots & Shoots Mini Grants program is your chance to make it happen!

Roots & Shoots Australia invites all our members to apply for a mini grant of $250 or $500 to help fund a project this spring to create a difference to your local area. Your project can be youth-lead, address a local school or community need, or even contribute to national change. If your idea creates a positive outcome for animals, people, or our shared environment then it’s eligible! You just have to be a member to qualify, which is easy: just sign up here for free.

To apply, fill out our application form with your personal details, plus more about your project. It can be big or tiny – it’s your thinking and passion that matters. Be creative. Use words, drawings, photos or even video to express what you want to do and why. We can then share this on our website (with your permission) to celebrate your unique vision to inspire others to start their own. But hurry: applications close 15 July 2020.

Together, we can help Australian nature thrive!

*NB: The project period must take place from 1 August to 30 November 2020.

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What is the application process?

Mini Grants are only open to Roots and Shoots Members. If you are not a Roots and Shoots Member, please register here Apply for a $250 or $500 Mini Grant via the application form when open. This includes reading and signing our Mini Grants Terms and Conditions JGIA review submissions and contact successful Mini Grant applications by 1 August 2020 Funds transferred to nominated bank account within six weeks of notification of successful application Project coordinators run project between 1 August 2020 and 30 November 2020 On or before 4 December 2020, project coordinators provide a report on the project Project coordinator receives a certificate of completion following review of report

Who can apply?

Mini Grants are available to Roots & Shoots Australia members only. Becoming a member is easy and completely free! Simply register here to become a Roots & Shoots Australia Member.Individuals, community groups, school groups, non-profit groups, and families can become Roots and Shoots Australia Members and are therefore able to apply for a Mini Grant if their project meets the eligibility criteria.

Is my project eligible?

You are eligible to apply for a Mini Grant provided:You and the project are based in Australia based You are a member of Roots & Shoots Australia The project is youth lead The project will create positive outcomes for animals, people, or the environment.

Are Roots & Shoots Australia mini grants only available to Roots & Shoots members in Australia?

Yes. You must become an Australian Roots & Shoots member before applying for a Mini Grant. Sign up to Roots and Shoots here.

When will I know if my application has been successful?

Members will be notified of the status of their application following the application deadline of 15 July 2020.

How will I receive my Mini Grant?

Your Mini Grant will be deposited electronically into a bank account nominated by you within the application form.

When will I receive my Mini Grant?

You should receive your mini grant within 6 weeks of written Mini Grant approval from JGIA.

Do I need to complete project reporting?

Yes. Project coordinators must submit a report on or before 4 December 2020, providing information on the progress and impact of your project.We would love to share your success in our communications too so please create a video and take photos to document your progress!

What if my project is not completed by the final report deadline?

Roots & Shoots campaigns come in all shapes and sizes. If your campaign continues beyond the final report deadline, simply report on what you have accomplished at that time. Be sure to also include a description of your goals for the future.

I missed the deadline, can I still apply?

Unfortunately, no. If you miss the deadline you will need to wait until the next round of JGIA Mini Grants in 2021.

When will I know if my application has been approved?

Members will be notified of the status of their application following the application deadline of 15 July 2020.

Abby Gee (NSW): Work with local school and community to rehabilitate koala habitat in the Northern Rivers area. ($500)

Annangrove Public School (NSW): Rehabilitate habitat addressing specific needs of locally threatened population of Glossy Black Cockatoos. ($250)

Ava Webster (QLD): Work with Kenmore Girl Guides and Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland to address specific issues threatening the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly. ($500)

Emily Walker (QLD): Campaign and create workshops to educate about waste management (particularly single use and soft plastics packaging) and climate change initiatives ($250).

Mark Oliphont College (SA): The college worked alongside indigenous educators, AAEE and the Bring Back the Butterflies Project to educate students in creating habitat for local pollinators and other invertebrates. ($500)

Mac Robertson Girls High School (VIC): Multiple projects to raise awareness about sustainability and provide workshops and solutions to educate fellow students. ($500)

Portland North Primary School (VIC): As a proactive solution to removing tree branches, students planted under-story beneath large trees that provided for local species and by default, created a student safe zone as well. The added bonus of this project was increasing awareness of local species needs and students connection to nature. ($250)

Margaret River Independent School (WA): Frog pond targeted for eight specific frog species (assisted by Frog Watch) with occurrence monitored for citizen science project run by Western Australian Museum. ($500)

Kalamunda Primary School Environment Committee (WA): Frog pond (with solar pump to circulate water) and habitat for pollinators including constant flowering source and butterfly and bee hotels. Compost generated at school was used on garden and students benefited from first hand observation of life cycles. ($250)

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