The State Government is helping volunteer groups and networks protect and restore our precious environment.
Minister for Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, recently announced the opening of the 2024 Victorian Landcare Grants, with $3.55 million available to support volunteers in caring for the state’s landscapes and biodiversity.
The grants are open to environmental volunteer groups and networks, including Landcare groups and networks, Friends groups, Conservation Management Networks, Committees of Management, Coastcare groups and Aboriginal groups.
Project grants of up to $20,000 are available for on-ground works and community education projects focused on enhancing the natural environment, including native vegetation and wildlife, waterways, and soils.
Support grants of up to $500 are available to assist with administrative and operational expenses of groups and networks.
Since 2000, the Victorian Landcare Grants have invested $77 million in communities to support conservation efforts and empower Victorians to help protect the state’s landscapes, waterways and wildlife.
“Landcare Groups in East Gippsland have contributed an enormous amount of work in protecting our region’s environment, these grants will allow them to continue the great work they do,” East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority’s chief executive officer, Bec Hemming said.
Applications for the Victorian Landcare Grants close on April 30, 2024.
For more information and to apply contact Krystel Handley at the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.
The grants will help achieve targets set in Protecting Victoria’s Environment – Biodiversity 2037, the Victorian Government’s 20-year
plan to protect our environment and native species.
