Second Generation Landcare Grants
The Second Generation Landcare Grants (SGLG) program is a part of the State Government’s Victorian Landcare Program (VLP), which is managed by the Landcare and Community Engagement Unit in the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE).
The goals of the Second Generation Landcare Grants are:
- increased community participation, practice change and capable communities for sustainable Natural Resources Management (NRM)
- support of community groups to deliver integrated NRM outcomes – contributing to sustainable landscape management.
The role of the Second Generation Landcare (SGL) Grants program as part of the VLP is to provide financial support to community groups to implement Landcare and NRM regional priorities, as articulated in RCSs, RLSSs and Group and Network Action Plans. It is a flexible resource in that it can be used in diverse ways to suit the needs of each region’s community.
Typical project activities funded by SGLG
There are two broad focuses for the program: capacity building for NRM and on-ground works. What is meant by capacity building is a wide range of activities including but not limited to:
- building partnerships
- increasing awareness, knowledge and skills
- leveraging investment from other sources
- developing governance of groups
- changing practices
- developing resources.
Typical on-ground activities groups undertake with SGLG funds include but are not limited to:
- control of Pest Plants and Animals (PPA)
- revegetation
- erosion control
- fencing to exclude stock from waterways and remnant vegetation
- seed collection, storage and propagation.
Funding restrictions
This is not an exhaustive list. Check with your CMA for the full set of guidelines in your region.
- Proponents must be incorporated community groups
- Projects must have multiple public benefits covering at least two of the following natural resource management issues: salinity, soil health, pest plants and animals, river health and native biodiversity protection /restoration/ enhancement and undertake some engagement with the wider community as part of the project
- Projects must have associated strategic/action plans with realistic targets, or must contribute to group, network or regional strategic/action plans.
Capacity building for NRM refers to these and any other activities that contribute to the capacity of individuals, groups and communities to undertake best practice NRM.
An application process for Second Generation Landcare Grants is managed in each region by the local Catchment Management Authority.
For more information on this and other funding opportunities contact your local Catchment Management Authority or visit the Victorian Landcare Gateway. | |
