Project funding: grants of up to $5,000 each (ex-GST) are available for schools and youth groups planning environmental projects that connect young Victorians with the environment.
Focus of grants: projects should have a focus on:
- Improving biodiversity through the development, improvement or restoration of habitat for Victoria’s native plants (flora) and animals (fauna), and/or
- Educating, involving and engaging young people in valuing and actively caring for Victoria’s natural environment.
This is a great opportunity to fund projects related to River Detectives; get more equipment, get involved with your local Landcare / community group to do some on-ground rehab work at your site (planting, rubbish pick up, weeding, nestbox making), host a Backyard Learning Day for students/parents with a range of activities, go on a tour of your catchment, connect with another River Detectives school or even better a non-RD school to teach them about the program . . . . the list goes on . . . .
Applications close: 3pm Friday 31 July 2020
Projects must be completed by: 14 May 2021
Applications & Guidelines: go to 2020 Victorian Junior Landcare & Biodiversity Grants