The Coca Cola Foundation Coastcare Grants 2020 - Guidelines and Criteria

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GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA

Landcare Australia and The Coca-Cola Foundation invite Coastcare and volunteer-based community

groups to apply for funding for coastal projects that protect and improve the health of local marine

and coastal environments.

A total funding pool of $120,000 (ex GST) is available for 8-10 grants of up to $15,000 (ex-GST) for projects that support the following objectives:

the reduction of marine litter,

the protection and enhancement of coastal zones, and

increasing community awareness of the effects of marine pollution and litter in the marine

environment.

Each project must demonstrate one or more the following project outcomes:

Marine water quality and the health of coastal aquatic and terrestrial fauna improved through

a reduction in the amount of litter and pollution

Coastal areas protected and enhanced through rehabilitation activities (weed control,

planting, litter/debris removal)

Knowledge of local communities increased through raising awareness of the impacts of litter

and pollution on marine plants and animals

The capacity and profile of local Coastcare groups increased through increased on-ground

activities, media, knowledge sharing and community education / events.

Key Dates

Applications open Monday 10th February 2020 (3pm AEDT)

Applications close Friday 6th March 2020 (3pm AEDT)

Progress Report due Friday 29th May 2020

Project complete & Final Report due Friday 20th November 2020

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The Coca-Cola Foundation

The Coca-Cola Foundation is the global philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation has given back more than $1 billion to help protect the environment, promote recycling, empower women and enhance the overall well-being of communities worldwide. For more information about The Coca-Cola Foundation, please visit https://www.coca-colacompany.com/shared-future/communities/the-coca-cola-foundation.

Landcare Australia

Landcare Australia is a not-for-profit organisation which provides support to the grassroots Landcare

movement and local Landcare groups. From humble beginnings in 1985, the Landcare movement

has become the biggest grassroots environmental management movement in the country:

encouraging a sustainable, integrated approach to agricultural and environmental management

through local community groups.

With a vision of all Australians actively caring for the land and water that sustain us, Landcare

Australia’s key focus is the promotion, support and funding of Landcare projects across the country.

The initial Coastcare programme was established in 1995, and in many ways is an extension of the

Landcare movement, focusing on the coast. There are currently more than 500 Coastcare groups

and, alongside their Landcare peers, put into action long-term, practical solutions in their local areas

to look after and improve our natural resources.

The Partnership

Since 2006, Coca-Cola Australia has partnered with Landcare Australia with funding from The Coca-

Cola Foundation going to a range of community projects across Australia. In 2020, The Coca-Cola

Foundation and Landcare Australia will provide funding for coastal projects that protect and improve

the health of local marine and coastal environments.

In 2020, applicants to the Coca-Cola Foundation Coastcare Grants program are invited to submit

projects which will specifically help the program achieve the following targets:

Marine litter collected: 4,000 kg

Coastal area rehabilitated and managed (including erosion management, revegetation, weed

control): 10 ha

Native plants planted: 3,000 plants

Local community engagement events (including community days, working bees, etc.): 40

events/days

Volunteers involved: 1,000 people.

Note: Each grant recipient is required to contribute to one or more of the targets. At the end of the

grant period the totals of all the funded projects will be tallied and attributed to the overall targets.

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Eligibility

The Coca-Cola Foundation Coastcare Grants 2020 are open to all volunteer-based community groups that embrace the Coastcare ethos. This includes, but is not limited to Coastcare, Landcare, Bushcare and ‘Friends of’ groups.

Not eligible:

Schools and pre-schools are not eligible to receive funding under this program - instead they are encouraged to contact a local organization, such as a Coastcare or Landcare group to be the lead, and partner on activities. Find your nearest group HERE; and

Groups with project reports still outstanding from previous grants are ineligible for further funding until all reporting requirements are met.

Funded activities

Activities and costs that we will fund Activities and costs that we will not fund:

Including but not limited to:

Materials & equipment directly related to the project e.g rubbish disposal equipment, plants, tools etc.

Community engagement events e.g field days, workshops, and training or skill development sessions. Activities funded can include: Food, personal protective equipment, weed/litter bags, guest speakers etc.

Conducting monitoring and surveys

Contractor/labour costs for tasks outside the scope of volunteer activities (max. 30% of funding requested)

Administration costs (max. 15% of funding requested)

Travel and accommodation

Alcohol

Retrospective activities

Amenity / beautification works

Activities that do not contribute to the grants target areas

Enquiries If you have any questions after regarding this application, please call (02) 8440 8819 or email:

grants@landcareaustralia.com.au.

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Assessment Criteria

Applications should demonstrate an understanding of the project outcomes and the clearly show how

the project will achieve them.

Applications must:

Detail the project’s rehabilitation activities (e.g. litter and debris removal, weed control, erosion control and planting) and projected project aims (e.g. number of plants that will be planted, kg of litter collected);

Outline how the project will benefit the local biodiversity;

Demonstrate how the project will increase knowledge and awareness among local communities of the impacts of litter and pollution on marine plants and animals; and

Demonstrate how the project will increase the capacity and profile of local Coastcare and community groups (e.g through increased on-ground activities, knowledge sharing and community education / events);

Applications that include the following will be highly regarded:

Incorporating citizen science activities in their project, such as linking with the Australian Marine Debris Initiative: Tangaroa Blue or International Coastal Cleanup program.

Participation in Landcare Week (3rd – 9th August 2020) with activities and planned events occurring during this time and promoting the event as such.

Grant Reporting Requirements

As part of the agreement with Landcare Australia and The Coca-Cola Foundation it is a requirement that all successful grant recipients will have accountability for monitoring the impact of their project activities. The below information must be provided in both the Progress and Final Report submitted through Landcare Australia’s Online Community Portal.

Grant recipients will be asked to track and provide the following information about activities:

Number of volunteers involved (gender diversity and number of children under 12 yrs. old)

Number of volunteer hours

Amount of debris collected by weight (kg),

Area weeded, revegetated, erosion control and/or rubbish removal (m2 or ha),

Number of plants planted (including species names/diversity),

Number of local community engagement events (community days, working bees, etc.)

Description of activities undertaken

HINT: when outlining your ‘Project Objectives’ use the SMART template. This refers to the first letter of each of the five words listed below. They describe what an objective must be:

Specific: easy to understand and clear.

Measurable: in other words, easy to quantify.

Achievable: possible to be attained.

Realistic: this one is similar to achievable. The aim must not be ‘pie in the sky’. Time-bound: related to specific durations and dates.

It is highly recommended that you have this document open whilst completing your application. It is good

to keep the following in mind to allow you to complete the best possible application.

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Details of the environmental and social outcomes of the project

The project outcome’s contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). See Appendix for the UNSDGs that may align with activities undertaken in The Coca-Cola Foundation Coastcare Grant program 2020.

Grant recipients must provide:

Photographs, which will need to include: before and after photos, Photo Monitoring Points (if applicable), action shots, volunteers and others involved, area treated (revegetation/weed control/erosion control etc.)

Any related documentation/maps/reports/surveys etc. (either carried out by the group or an expert) to be submitted to Landcare Australia.

How do I submit an application?

Groups are invited to submit an application online through the Landcare Australia Communities Portal.

1. Login to the Landcare Australia Communities Portal. If you have applied for a grant on the portal in the past, your username will be your email address. If you have not applied for a grant before, you can register as a user here.

2. Click on ‘The Coca Cola Foundation Coastcare Grants 2020'. 3. Click on ‘Create Application’. 4. If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press ‘Save’ and log out. You can log

back in and continue to edit your application form until you are ready to submit. 5. To submit your application, select the ‘Is application complete?’ checkbox and press ‘Submit

my application’. 6. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.

If you do not receive an email, please ensure you check your junk mail.

Frequently Asked Questions

For questions about the online application or the Landcare Australia Grant process, refer to the FAQs

available at the following link.

Terms and Conditions

The funding for this grant will be administered by Landcare Australia. Prior to submitting your application you will be required to agree to the standard terms and conditions.

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APPENDIX

Impact on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) is a set of 17 overarching goals (see

Figure 1) with the principle of peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the

future.

The Coca-Cola Foundation and Landcare Australia support Australia’s commitment to the UN SDGs.

The Coca-Cola Foundation Coastcare Grants Program 2020’s outcomes align with Goals 6, 11, 12, 13,

14 and 15, as shown in Table 1.

Figure 1 - United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Table 1 – Aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals

GOAL TITLE SDG INDICATORS ACTIVITIES ALIGNED TO SDG

Ensure availability

and sustainable

management of

water and

sanitation for all

6.3.1 6.3.2

Wetlands ecosystem management, including erosion control work, revegetation, weed removal and clean-ups.

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Make cities and

human settlements

inclusive, safe,

resilient and

sustainable

11.4.1 11.7.1 11.A.1

Involvement of different members of the community in ecosystem management efforts.

Education on indigenous values Creation of new partnerships and stewards.

Ensure sustainable

consumption and

production patterns

12.2.1 12.5.1 12.6.1 12.8.1

Mass litter clean-ups.

Education and awareness on sustainable development.

Participation of community members.

Sustainability reporting from stakeholders.

Take urgent action

to combat climate

change and its

impacts

13.3.1 Education and awareness on environmental impact reduction and its effect on climate change.

Involvement of school students.

Conserve and

sustainably use the

oceans, seas and

marine resources

for sustainable

development

14.1.1 14.2.1

Marine and estuary litter collection.

Sustainable management of marine and coastal environments.

Protect, restore and

promote

sustainable use of

terrestrial

ecosystems,

sustainably manage

forests, combat

desertification, and

halt and reverse

land degradation

and halt

biodiversity loss

15.1.1 15.1.2 15.8.1 15.A.1

Coastal ecosystems management, including erosion control work, revegetation, weed removal and clean-ups.

Volunteering effort to protect vulnerable ecosystems.