Landcare and Junior grants NOW OPEN

The Victorian Government is providing a $4.4 million funding boost to volunteers and young people across the state, including in northern Victoria to help them protect and restore the natural environment in our area.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said the 2023 Victorian Landcare Grants and the 2023 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants are now open and aim to help volunteers and kids care for the state’s precious environment and biodiversity.

Through the Victorian Landcare Grants, environmental volunteer groups can apply for up to $20,000 for onground works and community education projects that protect or improve the natural environment across northern Victoria. Support grants of up to $500 are also available to help with group administration and running costs.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said, “These grants will help volunteers and youth across Victoria restore and improve habitats for our native plants and animals.”

“We know Victorians love being out in nature – and we are investing to ensure our precious and unique environment can be enjoyed by future generations.”

“This funding will assist our hard-working volunteers, community groups and youth to continue caring for our local natural environment.

The Victorian Landcare grants are open to environmental volunteering groups, including Landcare groups and networks, Friends groups, Conservation Management Networks, Committees of Management and Aboriginal groups to support the important work they do in