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Waste grant programs | Funding and support
We administer many grant programs concerned with managing waste.

Major projects | Funding and support
The NSW Environmental Trust funds projects that tackle large or complex issues. Major projects are identified and designed through consultation with key stakeholders.

Sponsorship | Funding and support
Through targeted sponsorships, we support organisations and programs that help us reach shared goals for environment, energy and science.

What is it? | Water for the environment
Water that is allocated and managed specifically to improve the health of rivers, wetlands and floodplains is known as water for the environment.

Closed programs | Funding and support
We maintain a list of closed programs no longer open to applications for reporting and reference purposes.

Why do we need it? | Water for the environment
Water for the environment underpins a range of activities and outcomes throughout the state.

How is it managed? | Water for the environment
Adaptive management, community participation, collaboration with partners and responsible trading are some of the tools used to manage water for the environment.

Strategic plan | Funding and support
The NSW Environmental Trust has launched a new strategic plan to guide investment over the next 5 years.

History of managing water for the environment | Water for the environment
Three major foundation programs have influenced the development of water for the environment management in New South Wales.

Definitions | Water for the environment
Water management has a unique vocabulary. Knowing the terms and definitions used in this context is a useful step towards understanding the important role of water for the environment.
