Important: Please read the program Guidelines before submitting your project application. 

The project application process is supported by the Hume Enviro Champions program which includes a two-day Introductory Course and Masterclass sessions held from July to October. A schedule of Masterclass sessions is available on the Hume Enviro Champions webpage. 

Applications must be completed, and project plan attached before the application can be reviewed. 

The application review will takes approximately two weeks. An outline of the project approval process can be found at the end of this form and in the program guideline. 

If you would like more information about the program or to hear what some past participants have to say, visit the Hume Enviro Champions page on the Hume City Council website. 

All of the documents linked in this application form are also available on the Hume Enviro Champions page.

To be eligible the applicant must currently live, work, study or volunteer in the Hume municipality.

All applicants will need to provide a copy of a current Working With Children Card (WWCC) to be eligible for support from Council.

The applicant can submit one project application at a time. 

If you have any questions regarding the Hume Enviro Champions program or eligibility, please contact the Environmental Community Development Officer by email at envirochampions@hume.vic.gov.au or by phone on  0455 091 999.

Council is collecting this personal information for the purpose of assessing online project applications for the Enviro Champions program. The information will be used for administrative purposes and will not be disclosed to any other party except as required by law. If you fail to provide this information, Council may not be able to process your project application. You may access this information by contacting Council on 9205 2200. To view our privacy statement, go to Hume City Council Privacy Policy.

Proof of eligibility can be:

Live in Hume.

• Victorian drivers licence
• rates notice
• other form of proof of address (utility bill)

Work in Hume.

• Letter from employer with name of company, contact email or phone number

Study in Hume.

• Letter from school or training provider with name of school or training provider, contact email or phone number

Volunteer in Hume.

• Letter from volunteer organisation with name of organisation, contact email or phone number
• Contact details for referee of volunteer activities undertaken in Hume

You are ineligible to apply for the 2026 Hume Enviro Champions program. Please refer to the information above.