Applications are now open for grants of up to $5,000 to fund projects that involve and educate young people in actively caring for Victoria’s natural environment and biodiversity.
The grant can fund your next biodiversity project, such as:
🚍 A day to inspire – An excursion to your local wildlife sanctuary or botanic garden, or an incursion from a scientist with a nature or wildlife theme
🐞Curiosity knows no bounds – Citizen science activities to collect and analyse data about the natural environment
🌱 collaborate with local landcare facilitators to plant Indigenous vegetation to provide vital habitat for Victorian native wildlife
For inspiration, project examples and budgets, you can discover how previous grant recipient brought their projects to life here.
If you need help coming up with a project idea, or some tips on how to write a great application, check out our online info session here on YouTube.
All schools, Scouts, Girl Guides, youth and Junior Landcare groups in Victoria are eligible to apply, so don’t miss out!
Applications close at 3pm on Friday 28 March.
The Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants program is delivered by Landcare Australia and funded by the Victorian Government’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action to provide young Victorians with an opportunity to participate in biodiversity focused learning activities and/or on-ground projects.
