KAB WA Litter Grant Round 2026

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Introduction

Keep Australia Beautiful WA (KAB WA) Community Litter Grants

About the Community Litter Grants

The KAB WA Community Litter Grants are open to Western Australian organisations including local governments, incorporated associations, community groups, small to medium enterprises, schools, events, and festivals. Grants of up to $10,000 per project are available, with a total pool of $50,000 for the 2026/27https://www.wa.gov.au/media/160815/download?inline round.

KAB WA funds litter projects only. You can view previous grant recipients and examples of funded litter initiatives on the Community Litter Grants webpage.

Litter vs Waste

Litter is material discarded in the wrong place (for example, plastic entering waterways, cigarette butts, and food or drink containers left on the ground).
Waste refers to items placed in a bin for proper disposal, recycling, reuse, or resource recovery.

ABN Requirements

If your organisation does not have an ABN, you must be supported by an auspice organisation. An auspice holds an ABN and will receive and administer the grant funds on your behalf.

Before You Apply

Please complete all sections of the form and allow time to review your application before the due date. SmartyGrants does not autosave, so please save your progress regularly.

If you have questions about the guidelines, timelines, or the application process, contact the Grants Officer at grants@kabc.wa.gov.au or 6364 6643.

Timeframes

Applicants will be notified of outcomes in July 2026 (subject to change).
Projects can commence from July 2026 and must be completed and acquitted by 31 May 2027.

Guidelines

Before applying, please read the Community Litter Grants Guidelines.

Keep Australia Beautiful WA Funding Priorities

All eligible applications must:

  • Be consistent with the KAB WA Litter Prevention Strategy for Western Australia 2020-25. (under review). 
  • Be an initiative that addresses a clearly defined litter problem in your area.
  • Not be a waste or recycling project.
  • Demonstrate engagement with key stakeholders in the planning and/or delivery of the project, with consideration for local community involvement.
  • Contribute resources to the project, either in‑kind or financial.
  • Have a risk management plan appropriate to the project.
  • Provide a project evaluation and acquittal upon completion.
  • Have the potential to be a model for other initiatives.
  • Not be a project that commenced before grant funding.
  • Not request wages for staff. (Engaging contractors is acceptable.)

Funding Payments

Once your application is approved and the funding agreement is signed, the grant is paid in full. You will be asked to invoice Keep Australia Beautiful WA for the approved amount.

GST

  • All amounts in your application must be GST‑ exclusive.
  • If your organisation is registered for GST, KAB WA will add 10% GST to your approved grant payment.
  • If your organisation is not registered for GST, no GST will be added.
  • Quotes included in your application should clearly show whether GST is included.

Co‑contributions
Financial or in‑kind contributions from applicants or project partners are expected.

Supporting Materials and Attachments

Where applicable, please attach any supporting material to this application: 

  • Quotes to support item costs (required for all items $500 or more).
  • Letters of support from partner or supporting organisations.
  • Auspice organisation letter of authorisation (if applicable).
  • Project plan outlining key activities and timelines.
  • Research or evidence documents supporting the identified litter problem.