Air Quality Improvement Precincts Grant Program

Aims to support initiatives that improve air quality in Metropolitan Melbourne’s Outer West and Inner West Air Quality Improvement Precinct, identified as 2 of Victoria’s air pollution “hot spots”.

The Victorian Government is funding these grants to address the issues of poor air quality. The primary goal of the AQIP program is to reduce air pollution in areas with poor air quality, particularly in urban regions affected by industrial, transport, and other pollution sources.

This round of AQIP grants is open to the below organisations, either located in or whose projects significantly benefit Victoria’s Inner or Outer West Precincts, both at the time of application and for the project’s duration:
– Municipal councils
– Citizen science groups connected to established non-government programs, organisations or associations with an air quality purpose, connection or interest
– Peak bodies and incorporated associations/organisations with an air quality purpose, connection or interest
– Research/academic institutions
– Not-for-profit incorporated associations
– Private and non-government organisations, including small business and associated business groups
– Schools.

Applicants must:
– Have a current Australian Business Number (ABN). If the applicant is a Trust, the Trust as the trading entity must meet this requirement. If the applicant is a Citizen Science Group, the
associated program, organisation or association must meet this requirement
– Be an incorporated body, cooperative or association (including business associations).

Projects must be implemented within, or adjacent to the AQIP areas and demonstrate clear benefits to the air quality of the region.

Projects must have a measurable impact on reducing air pollution or mitigating its effects, such as by reducing emissions, enhancing monitoring systems, or fostering community awareness and behaviour change.

There are three streams:
– Stream 1: Capital works and infrastructure or asset upgrades
– Stream 2: Innovation and collaboration
– Stream 3: Place-based strategies or initiatives.

Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.