VOLUNTEER Landcare groups working to protect, restore and improve the region\u2019s natural environment can apply for a new round of State Government funding.<\/p>\n
The Victorian Landcare Grants process is open and will provide packages of up to $30,000 to assist volunteer Landcare and Coastcare groups, Friends and conservation management networks, committees of management, and First Nations organisations working on country.<\/p>\n
Those maintaining and bettering the health of local green spaces, native plants, soil, waterways and wetlands, and delivering education programs will be eligible.<\/p>\n
Smaller support bundles worth $500 will also be allocated to those needing help with Landcare costs in the areas of operations, insurance, incorporation, events, or communications.<\/p>\n
Locally, these will be distributed by Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. Corangamite CMA regional Landcare coordinator Elisia Dowling encourages all Landcare groups to go for a grant.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese volunteers are working hard all year round to ensure everyone can enjoy a healthy environment,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis funding boost will make a world of difference for the on-ground outcomes that can be achieved,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D\u2019Ambrosio launched the latest Victorian Landcare Grants program which will see $2.55 million shared amongst community environmental groups across the state.<\/p>\n