SIX grassroots projects will share $155,000 in grants to deliver solutions that address climate change under the annual Community Zero Emissions Grants program.

“We are in a climate crisis. Responding to this crisis requires action at all levels, and these grassroots grant-funded projects have the potential to reach a broad cross section of our community,” said Emissions Reduction Minister Shane Rattenbury.

The successful grant applicants were:

• Canberra Environment Centre: $49,798.88 – Adapt for Climate Toolkit 2.0
• Asthma Australia Limited: $39,500 – ACT AirSmart Program
• St Clare’s College: $20,000 – Paddock-to-Plate Garden
• Canberra City Farm: $8,020 – CCF Composting Shredder
• Australian National University: $22,280.24 – Worms Against Waste
• The Food Co-operative Shop: $15,620.71 – Zero Emissions Kitchen