The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local volunteer groups to apply for Victorian Landcare Grants with project grants of up to $20,000 available.
Some of the successful applicants in 2024 include the Goulburn Murray Landcare Network, VicNoTill, the Congupna and Tallygaroopna Landcare Group, the Waranga Catchment Landcare Collective and the Harston Landcare Group.
Groups can apply for grants under the following categories:
- on-ground works such as revegetation, artificial habitat creation, weed control, pest plant and animal control, protective fencing, and soil stabilisation
- community education and engagement activities such as property planning courses, field days, education events, demonstration sites and knowledge-gathering (e.g. surveys)
- group/network development activities such as developing a strategic plan, succession planning, and expanding the volunteer base.
Ms O’Keeffe is urging eligible groups to apply, given the important work Landcare and associated groups complete across our region.
“Our local Landcare groups do a magnificent job in maintaining our natural environment and preserving biodiversity,” Ms O’Keeffe said.
“This grant stream can help improve our parks, waterways, and reserves for the enjoyment of future generations.”
“I urge all of our local environmental groups to contact the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority to discuss potential projects for funding.”
Applications for the Victorian Landcare Grants close on 16 April 2025 and must be made through a regional Catchment Management Authority. For more information and to apply, visit environment.vic.gov.au/grants.
