Sustainability

Bring your sustainability project to life with up to $20,000 in co-investment funding.

The sponsorship program is available for community, businesses, not-for-profits, students, and eligible education providers – collaboration is encouraged!

The program opens on 7 April 2026. 

Download the guidelines now or for more information visit Sponsorships and Grants

Through the Youth Climate Action Fund Grant program, the City will provide between $1,500 and $7,000 (excluding GST) for eligible climate action projects led by young people aged 15 – 24 and supported by organisations that work with young people. The program supports youth leadership, innovation, and practical solutions that benefit people and the planet.

Key dates

Applications open: 24 August 2026

Applications close: 2 October 2026 (or sooner where funds exhausted)

Youth Climate Action Fund Grant Guidelines 2026-2027

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Residential Sustainability Assessment Grants support owners of existing residential buildings within the City of Perth to undertake assessments to determine environmental performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Types of projects supported include:

Feasibility
Electrification / Renewables / Electric Vehicles / Urban Greening
A feasibility study provides initial research to determine the viability of a project that will improve environmental outcomes. It includes comprehensive technical and financial analysis, identifies potential issues, and provides significant recommendations for next stages of project planning.

Audit
Energy / Water / Waste / Thermal
An audit provides analysis of existing environmental performance.

Rating
NABERS Energy / Water
A NABERS Rating provides a measure of existing environmental performance in a nationally recognised star rating.

Information session
A post-assessment information session to educate building residents on the findings of their completed sustainability assessment.

The Residential Energy Upgrade Grants supports upgrades that improve environmental performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance climate resilience.

Types of projects supported include:

Energy efficiency
Upgrades to lighting, hot water system, pumps and motors, lifts, air conditioning and ventilation, and including building tuning.

Electrification
Replacement of gas hot water systems, space heating and cooking appliances with an energy efficient electric alternative; electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Renewables
Installation of solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage.