$300,000 Landcare Australia Community Grants program is now open to revive nature, boost biodiversity and support volunteers
We are warmly inviting all landcarers to encourage their groups to apply for this exciting new grant program. It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and build on the wonderful work and dedication to landcare activities taking place in your local patch.
Why should your group use a Landcare Australia Community Grant?
Launched last week as part of Landcare Week and to celebrate 35 years of Landcare Australia and landcare as a national movement, the 2024 Landcare Australia Community Grants program will support local landcare and community environmental groups across Australia to deliver projects that address priority issues for the group, community and/or the environment.
Open to all
The Landcare Australia Community Grants program is open to all landcare and community groups across Australia that embrace the landcare ethos, including Landcare, Bushcare, Dunecare, Coastcare and “Friends of” groups Traditional Owners and First Nations organisations, youth environmental groups and networks (ages 18+).
Something for every group
This grant program aims to support and celebrate the many groups that have and continue to make a significant contribution to caring for our environment across Australia. Applications are encouraged for projects that address priority issues in your patch. This could include educational workshops, restoring essential wildlife habitat, shelterbelts and fences, protecting our waterways, managing weeds and feral animals, working with Traditional Owners and First Nations organisations, hosting local community workshops, or purchasing plants and equipment, creating signage, amongst other landcare activities.
Easy to apply
The application is straightforward – simply visit our Community Grants page and your application can be completed online. The grants team have pulled together useful Help Guide for Applicants and FAQs.
How much funding is available
A total funding pool of $300,000 ex GST is available, made possible by the generous contributions to Landcare Australia’s fundraising activities.
Grant applications for a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $20,000 (excluding GST) are available.
Key Dates
Applications are now open, and you’ve got until Friday 20th September to submit your application. Successful applicants will hear by Friday 18th October 2024.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your group to get their thinking caps on as to how best use a 2024 Landcare Australia Community grant.
Good luck with your application!
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