Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF)

Funding outcomes

EIF funding is allocated under the following four outcomes:

Access, choice and opportunity

For projects to build the capacity and provide opportunities for people to improve and care for the region's natural, cultural and physical environment.
This has included education, skills development, training and taking action, awareness raising, disability access, health and fitness related to caring for the local environment and heritage.

Caring for people

For projects that build community, cultural identity, knowledge and a sense of belonging.
This has included heritage values, cultural knowledge, equal opportunities and healthy lifestyles focussed on connecting people with the region's environments and heritage.

Caring for place

For projects that improve or restore particular locations or the physical environment.
This has included archaeological sites, landmark buildings, streams, wetlands, ecological areas, significant landscapes, public spaces and built environments.

Caring for the coast

For projects that improve and restore the coastal environment.
This has included beach clean ups, dune restoration, marine biodiversity and projects promoting appropriate use and development of the coast.