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2021 Victorian junior landcare and biodiversity grants now open

Grant application encouraging young people in protecting the environment.

By news@gippsland - 2nd April 2021 - Back to News

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing is encouraging schools, kindergartens, childcare centres, Scouts, Girl Guides, and youth groups in Eastern Victoria to apply for grants up to $5,000 for biodiversity projects in our local community.

Young people leaning the importance of caring for the environment and its biodiversity

Project to boost the biodiversity

Ms Shing said up to $450,000 in funding for the 2021 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants is available to help young people protect our precious environment. These grants will fund projects that boost biodiversity through the development, improvement, or restoration of habitat for Victoria’s native plants and animals.

Educating young people about environment care

Grants are also available for programs that engage or educate young people to value and actively care for Victoria’s natural environment. Now in its fourth year, the Andrews Labor Government has provided over $1.2 million for 350 projects across the state in that time. Past projects include the:

• Butterfly habitat created by Cire Children’s Service and Kindergarten in Chirnside Park
• Restoration of Gembrook Park by Gembrook Primary School
• Narracan Primary School’s project to make their school a home for flora and fauna and the restoration of endangered plains grassy woodlands by St Pauls Anglican Grammar School, Traralgon

The grants are delivered by Landcare Australia as part of their Junior Landcare program, in partnership with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said, "I encourage local schools, kindergartens, childcare centres, scouts, guides, and youth groups in Eastern Victoria to apply for a grant. Young people in Eastern Victoria will get hands-on experience and learn about the world beyond the classroom."

For more information about how to apply, visit 2021 Victorian junior landcare and biodiversity grants.

Pictures from Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning (DELWP) - Port Phillip region Facebook page.

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