SUEZ provides $165,000 to 16 community projects

Waste and water management company SUEZ has announced more than $165,000 in funding for 16 community groups, schools and organisations from across Australia, each working to improve their local community and the environment.

The groups secured the funds as part of the 2018 SUEZ Community Grants Program, which provides individual grants of up to $15,000. This year’s successful projects include water-saving measures, sustainable gardens, recycling education programs, youth sustainability networks and community resource-sharing initiatives.

“Every year we are inundated with applications from right across the country, from Western Australia to the East Coast, for an incredibly diverse range of sustainable projects,” said Mark Venhoek, CEO of SUEZ Australia and New Zealand.

“It’s inspiring and heartening to see such dedication to building strong and connected communities, creating a groundswell for sustainable living practices and supporting the circular economy. We look forward to seeing how this year’s recipients put the grants to work to grow the impact of their initiatives.”

Since it commenced in 2014, the SUEZ Community Grants program has provided more than $740,000 to organisations across Australia that are contributing to stronger communities and a healthier environment. According to Venhoek, the company sees supporting grassroots organisations and projects as crucial in helping communities and their local environments thrive.

“We are always blown away by the depth of what’s happening out there in our communities, and it’s a real privilege to be able to continue to support that important work,” Venhoek added.

To view the full list of successful applicants and their projects, click here.

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