ENJOYING the great outdoors means caring for it so that you and future generations can continue to get away and experience all the wonder nature has to offer.
To ensure that future Australians can enjoy the great outdoors, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is inviting applications for the Victorian Government Landcare Grants to fund projects to enhance and protect Victoria’s great outdoors.
Landcare and environmental volunteer groups can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for projects and $500 for support, from now until Thursday, April 23.
“It is so important that we support the significant contribution that Landcare and environmental volunteer groups make to our communities, managing projects that restore and enhance our parks, coastlines, nature reserves and waterways,” said DEECA Director of Environmental Investment and Programs, Lorna Mathieson.
“These grants continue to be of incredible value to Victoria and we’re proud to support the work of Landcare and environmental volunteers to protect our environment for generations to come.”
Last year, 509 Landcare and environmental groups across the state shared in $3.56M in grants, helping fund on-ground works, community education and engagement activities, group development and small grants supporting administrative functions, including insurance, incorporation and operational costs.
Grants are available to all Victorian Landcare and environmental volunteer groups, including Landcare and Friends groups, Conservation Management Networks, Committees of Management, Coastcare groups and Traditional Owner or Aboriginal groups and organisations working on Country. For more information, visit www.environment.vic.gov.au/grants/victorian-landcare-grants.
