Coastcare Victoria Community Grants now open
| Victorian communities and volunteers play key roles in the ongoing protection and conservation of our coastal landscapes. To support these community groups and their activities, funds are now available through Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program. The Program will fund on-ground works undertaken by community groups to protect the ecological integrity of Victoria’s coastal ecosystems. The grant is open to any incorporated community groups (including Coastcare and Coast Action) groups, as well as indigenous organisations, community service organisations and clubs and education institutions. The Grants Program is a partnership between Australian Government's 'Caring for our Country' and the Department of Sustainability and Environment's Coast Action/Coastcare'.  Coastcare Vic Community Grants Flyer (PDF - 292 KB) Coastcare Vic Community Grants Guidelines (PDF - 687 KB) |  |
Grants are available in three categories:
Small Grants
Funds of up to $5000 are available to engage community groups in coastal conservation projects. Small Grants are available through an ‘open round’ process - groups can apply for this funding at any time until the end of 2010.
Coastcare Vic Small Grants Application (PDF - 460 KB)
Coastcare Vic Small Grants Application (DOC - 343 KB)Indigenous Grants
Funds of up to $20,000 are available to all community groups including indigenous community organizations, co-operatives, trusts and organizations wishing to engage indigenous Victorians in coastal management. Small Grants are available through an ‘open round’ process - groups can apply for this funding at any time until the end of 2010.
Coastcare Vic Indigenous Grants Application (PDF - 378 KB) Coastcare Vic Indigenous Grants Application (DOC - 349 KB)Medium-Scale Grants
Funds of between $5000 and $50,000 are available to community groups, networks of groups and ‘consortiums’ of groups wishing to deliver substantial and strategic coastal projects which align with Victorian and national environmental priorities. An investment scope has been developed to guide and prioritise investment, and is available for download along with application forms. Round 1 of Medium-scale grants is now open, and will close on Nov 30, 2009.
Coastcare Vic Medium Grants Application (PDF - 468 KB) Coastcare Vic Medium Grants Application (DOC - 367 KB) Coastcare Vic Meduim Grants Round 1 Investment Scope (DOC - 431 KB)Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposed project with a Coast Action/Coastcare Facilitator.
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