Does your scheme’s AGM skip over the mandatory sustainability agenda item (in NSW) with a nod and a groan? Or do you have real sustainability projects that could use a cash injection to kick them into gear?

Strata insurance giant CHU this week announced the launch of its $50,000 Green Grant Program to support sustainable initiatives within residential strata properties.

Open to CHU’s Residential Strata Insurance long-standing policyholders, the Green Grant Program will award a total of $50,000 in its inaugural year to help owners corporations (body corporates) and property owners implement sustainable initiatives that reduce their environmental footprint, improve energy efficiency and foster community involvement.

The program addresses a fundamental gap in Australia’s strata sector by removing barriers that prevent lower-income properties from accessing sustainability upgrades.

By offering environmental and social grants scaled to meet the needs of diverse communities, CHU say they want to promote broader participation in the transition to sustainable infrastructure.

CHU, Australia’s largest strata insurance underwriting agency, says it’s looking to support projects with the greatest potential for either environmental and or social impact.

This category could include reduction in carbon, improved energy efficiency, minimising water usage, reduction in waste, increase in greenery and encouraging biodiversity.

On the social front, they’ll be looking at projects aimed at improving community health, well-being, safety, liveability, assisting disadvantaged or vulnerable communities, and building community spirit and engagement.

Applicants can request whatever funding amount they need up to a maximum of $10k. There is no set number of grants but the total grant pool is $50k.

“The Green Grant Program represents our commitment to a sustainable future for Australia’s strata communities,” said Kimberley Jonsson, the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

 “We want to empower body corporates and property owners to implement sustainable initiatives that reduce their environmental footprint and improve energy efficiency, ultimately supporting healthier strata buildings.”

To be eligible for the Green Grant Program, CHU’s Residential Strata Insurance policyholders must have maintained coverage for three consecutive years.

Applications will be assessed by a panel of industry leaders, with the selection process designed to identify projects with the greatest potential for environmental and social impact which address at least one of the following issues:

• Environmental: Energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation
• Social: Community well-being, accessibility, safety

Applications close on Friday, March 27, 2026 – and a panel of judges will review the final candidates and proposals, with grant recipients to be announced on Friday, June 19, 2026

For more information on the CHU Green Grant Program and how to submit an entry, visit the CHU website here.