The NSW Government has opened the Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 (WASM) Litter Prevention Grants Program for councils, community groups and other key stakeholders to deliver litter prevention projects and develop strategic plans to address litter in their local environments.

Up to $10 million is available from 2022 to 2027.

Funding is provided under 3 streams:

• Stream 1: Small-scale, on-ground projects, including a dedicated cigarette butt litter program

• Stream 2: Strategic development and capacity building

• Stream 3: Own It and Act strategic implementation

Important dates:

• 1 March 2023 - Cut-off date for expressions of interest for Intake 1

• 29 Sept 2023 - Cut-off date for expressions of interest for Intake 2

• 8 March 2024 - Cut-off date for expressions of interest for Intake 3