City of Darwin is proud to announce the successful recipients of the 2025/26 Environment and Climate Change Grants program, supporting local projects that drive sustainability, climate resilience and environmental innovation across the municipality, including: 

• Darwin Community Arts for their proposal to deliver a series of free community workshops aimed at building climate resilience and improving natural disaster preparedness tailored to the Darwin context. 

• Waste Energy Benefits Us who will expand waste separation at Nightcliff Market through introducing volunteer-monitored bin stations and process the compostable packaging and organic wastes received with a new shredder and worm farm at Lakeside Drive Community Garden. 

• Charles Darwin University will undertake research into Darwin’s native climbing plants, with the goal of enhancing biodiversity and increasing canopy cover in both natural and built environments. 

Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis congratulated the recipients and emphasised the importance of supporting local action on climate and sustainability. 

“These grants empower our community to take meaningful action on climate change and environmental protection,” said the Lord Mayor. “Each of these projects contribute to the goals of our cool, clean and green strategies by supporting education, innovation and practical solutions to local challenges. We are proud to back passionate individuals and organisations who are working to make Darwin greener, more resilient, and more sustainable.” 

The Environment and Climate Change Grants are part of City of Darwin’s broader commitment to community empowerment and environmental sustainability. This grants program supports initiatives that align with Council’s broader strategic objectives including the City of Darwin 2030 Climate Emergency Strategy, the Greening Darwin Strategy and the Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy. 

To learn more about the grants program and future opportunities to apply, visit: Environment and Climate Change Grants | City of Darwin | Darwin Council, Northern Territory