A $2 million fund for volunteers is open for its fourth and final round, offering up to $50,000 for environmental projects.<\/p>\n
The State Government\u2019s \u2018Volunteering Innovation Fund\u2019 (VIF) is currently open for its \u2018Biodiversity Round\u2019, funding community-led projects supporting the parks and forests of Victoria.<\/p>\n
Applications will be assessed by a panel of assessors on four criteria: innovation (40 per cent), volunteerism (30 per cent), merit (20 per cent) and legacy (10 per cent).<\/p>\n
To be eligible, projects must be conducted on and\/or benefit Crown land within Victoria, and while existing volunteers and volunteer organisations are encouraged to apply, projects that are already underway are not eligible for VIF funding.<\/p>\n
Projects conducted on council land, Capital Works projects, and projects that require a Cultural Heritage Management Plan are also ineligible.<\/p>\n
Projects funded under previous rounds include wetland bird monitoring with solar powered monitoring stations, a Scouts project to rejuvenate rail trails, and a group forest work catering to blind and vision impaired people.<\/p>\n
The Biodiversity Round closes for funding applications at 5 pm on Monday 3 October 2022. The \u2018Youth Volunteering for Nature\u2019 program is also open, and closes at the same time, for those aged 18 to 29, offering grants of up to $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups.<\/p>\n
For more information and to apply, visit www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au\/vif\/.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A $2 million fund for volunteers is open for its fourth and final round, offering up to $50,000 for environmental projects. The State Government\u2019s \u2018Volunteering Innovation Fund\u2019 (VIF) is currently open for its \u2018Biodiversity Round\u2019, funding community-led projects supporting the parks and forests of Victoria. Applications will be assessed by a panel of assessors on […]<\/p>\n