2016 Green Army Election Commitment Projects
As part of the 2016 election campaign the Australian Government announced 119 Green Army projects around the country.
Organisations that have received an election commitment project are now able to apply for their project. The on-ground work for these projects must be finalised before 30 June 2018.
The Department will have provided you with your election commitment project identifier to include in your application. You will also have been allocated a Service Provider. You are encouraged to work with your allocated Service Provider to assist you in developing your application.
How to apply
Read the Application Guide
Ensure you read the Application Guide prior to completing the application form, as it contains important information on the roles and responsibilities of applicants, and details on how to complete and submit your application.
2016 Green Army Election Commitment Project Application Guide (PDF - 1 MB)
2016 Green Army Election Commitment Project Application Guide (DOCX - 1.07 MB)
Submit an application
Applications for election commitment projects must be submitted on the form below. Do not print this document and complete by hand. Essential questions may not be visible in this format. If you require a hard copy Application form, please contact the Department.
Applications close 12.59 PM (Canberra time) 30 June 2017.
Supporting documentation
Project agreement template
When your application is successful, you will be required to enter into a Project Agreement with your allocated Service Provider. Your project agreement will set out your and your Service Provider’s roles and responsibilities in delivering your project.
Green Army Programme Project Agreement (PDF - 480.99 KB)
Green Army Programme Project Agreement (DOCX - 117.6 KB)
Please note this document is a template agreement only and your Service Provider’s agreement may differ slightly. You should speak to your allocated Service Provider when developing your application and discuss the Project Agreement they use.
Mapping tool instructions
Read the mapping tool instructions for an explanation on how to draw polygon areas for a project using Google Maps and to determine the latitude and longitude of your general project location.
Polygon Mapping Tool Instructions (PDF - 1.33 MB)
Polygon Mapping Tool Instructions (DOCX - 2.25 MB)
Project Consumables and Non-basic Materials
This document provides advice on and a list of eligible Project consumables and Non-basic Materials that can be included in your application.
List of eligible project consumables and non-basic materials (PDF - 139.74 KB)
List of eligible project consumables and non-basic materials (DOCX - 249.07 KB)
Threatened Species Strategy
The Threatened Species Strategy outlines an action-based approach to protecting and recovering our nation's threatened plants and animals. The Strategy should be used as a guide for applications including threatened species management activities and outcomes.
Further information
General enquiries and project queries
Call the Green Army hotline on 1800 780 730
Email GreenArmy@environment.gov.au