Three Melton and Moorabool environment groups have snagged a share of the latest round of the state governments $3.98 million Victorian Landcare Grants.
The funding will help Eynesbury Environment Group, Friends of Hopetoun Park and Parwan
Gorge and Blackwood and Barry’s Reef Landcare Group with grants of $500 each.
The funding will help local environmental volunteer groups with insurance, incorporation,
operational needs, meetings and events or newsletters, websites and other communication.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said the funding is an important way to support volunteers and their communities to secure our environment for future generations.
“Our volunteers are invaluable, and these grants will allow them to continue to make a significant difference at a grassroots level,” he said.
“Encouraging children to get involved in projects like these can lead to a lifelong appreciation of
nature and community.”
More than 240 projects across Victoria were allocated grants worth up to $20,000 to further
safeguard the state’s biodiversity, while $500 grants were given to 269 environmental volunteer groups to assist with administration and running costs.
The state government is also granting Victoria’s kindergartens, schools and other youth groups more than $470,000 through the 2023 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants.
