Grants

AAEE sEEd grants 2025

The sEEd grants are small targeted ‘seed’ grants for member projects that support our stated mission:

The purpose of AAEE is to celebrate and amplify environmental education in all its many forms and practices, and to support environmental educators across sectors by building networks, resources, and skills.

Three grants of $1000 each will be offered in Round One, with applications opening 27 Feb and closing on 15 April 2025.

Successful grant applicants will be announced by 1 May, 2025  The project must be completed by the end of 2025. 

Who can apply

  • We will accept applications from AAEE members only - both individuals and organisations.
  • Individuals can be environmental educators working in formal and informal (community/local government etc) educational settings.
  • Organisations can be an incorporated organisation, with or without Deductible Gift Recipient status, but should be based in Australia and a member of AAEE.

Assessment criteria 

The merit of each application is assessed against the following criteria: 

  • clear outcomes that align with the AAEE Mission (30%) 

  • evidence of local community involvement in each phase of the project lifecycle at design, planning and implementation, including engagement with Aboriginal people where appropriate (30%) 

  • sound timeframe and demonstrated ability to manage the project (20%). 

  • a reasonable plan to evaluate and follow up on the project (20%)

Promotion and communications  

All projects funded in full or in part by the AAEE sEEd grants program must correctly acknowledge the funding provided. 

APPLY by filling out a short, 6 question application form at this link: https://forms.gle/ckfiTnyWDZhnWd3k8

Please contact us with any questions at president@aaee.org.au