Supporting Victorians to take action on sustainability

About the Sustainability Fund

The Victorian Government established the Sustainability Fund under s.70 of the Environment Protection Act 1970 (Victoria) which established the Environment Protection Fund. Money paid into the fund from the Victorian Landfill Levy is provided for the purposes of fostering environmentally sustainable use of resources and best practices in waste management to advance the social and economic development of Victoria.

The Fund is jointly administered by the Victorian Treasurer and Minister for Environment and Climate Change and managed by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.

The Fund has supported three rounds of open grants and also supports sustainability projects in Neighbourhood Renewal Areas, projects outlined in the Environmental Sustainability Action Statement (ESAS) and projects in partnership with local councils through the Victorian Local Sustainability Accord.

Since 2004, the Fund has provided $61.3 million in funding to support 166 diverse projects in schools, businesses, local government and community groups.

To maximise the effectiveness of the Fund and ensure that a strategic approach is taken to the application of Fund monies, two important elements have been outlined in the Act - the Advisory Panel and the Priority Statement.

Sustainability Fund Advisory Panel

The Advisory Panel (The Panel) is appointed to provide advice to the Minister and Treasurer regarding where, in light of the Priority Statement, they consider the Fund monies should be directed.
 
The Panel consists of up to eight members with skills, expertise or knowledge relating to environment protection and conservation, issues relating to industry, economics and business management, local government and rural and regional affairs. 

Current Membership:

• Cheryl Batagol (Chair)
• Mick Bourke
• Mary Hawkins (Independent member)
• Tony Gregson (Independent member)

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