The Nationals’ Member for Mildura is encouraging local volunteer groups to apply for Victorian Landcare Grants.
The 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants aim to improve local parks, waterways and reserves so Victorians can continue to experience the best of our great outdoors. It allows community groups to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors while learning about and improving the local environment.
Project grants of up to $20,000 are available to environmental volunteer groups, including Landcare groups and networks, Friends groups, Conservation Management Networks, Committees of Management, Coastcare groups and First Nations groups.
Recipients can use the 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
The grants will help to protect and grow our natural environment and native species, making our parks more vibrant and beautiful for Victorians to get out and enjoy.
“These grants provide a fantastic opportunity for our local environmental volunteers to make a real impact,” Ms Benham said. “By supporting on-ground projects and community engagement, we can enhance our parks, waterways, and reserves for future generations to enjoy.”
Applications for the Victorian Landcare Grants close on 16 April 2025. For more information and to apply, visit environment.vic.gov.au/grants.
