Interested schools, community groups and sporting organisations now have until Thursday 31 July 2025 to apply for a Water Wiser Grant.
Originally due to close on Monday 30 June, MidCoast Council has extended the application period for the program by a month to account for the impact of the recent flooding.
Council's Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said it was important to give people more time.
"We understand there was a lot of interest in the grants when we launched the program back in May, but then the flood hit and people obviously needed to put their energy elsewhere," said Mr Scott.
"We're hoping that by giving those groups that were looking to apply another month, they'll have the time they need to get their applications in."
The program offers eligible organisations grants of up to $10,000 to co-fund projects and activities that increase water conservation or sustainability through education, efficiency improvements or awareness-raising initiatives.
More than $45,000 was awarded to schools, sporting groups and community halls in 2024 during the program's first year.
Mr Scott said he would love to see the positive impact the program had delivered continue.
"The Water Wiser Grants program is great because it gives not-for-profit organisations across the MidCoast access to the funding they need to improve the way they do things," he said.
"Whether it's as simple as installing rainwater tanks in their gardens to reduce reliance on town water, or large-scale irrigation improvements at sporting fields, it all contributes to making our region more sustainable and resilient."
Applicants are encouraged to read the full guidelines for eligibility and criteria before submitting their applications.
To apply or find out more, visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/water-wiser-grants
