Landcare Community Grants – now open
Posted on 19 July, 2016 by Connecting Country
Tess Grieves (Regional Landcare Coordinator from the North Central CMA) has let us know that the 2016-17 Community Grants program is now accepting applications from eligible individuals and groups. Applications are open until close of business on Friday 26 August 2016. The following information about the grant program has been provided by Tess:
A total pool of approximately $340,000 funding is available and will be allocated through a competitive grants process. (* Regional Riparian Action Plan funding will only fund the following on-ground riparian works: fencing, revegetation, weed control and minor engagement activities.)
For the first time, all Community Grant applications are to be completed online via the North Central CMA’s SmartyGrants webpage: https://nccma.smartygrants.com.au/
There are three grant types available:
- Maintenance (up to $500/group or network) and Start-up Grants (up to $500/group or $1,000/network) for groups and networks
- Project Grants (up to $10,000) for individuals and groups
- Landcare Network Grants (up to $15,000) for Landcare Network
To help you complete your application, here are some key steps:
- Read the guidelines before getting started and ensure your planned activities are eligible and link to funding priorities- download a copy from http://www.nccma.vic.gov.au/Land/Landcare/Grants/index.aspx
- Ensure you have completed the 2015-16 Supporting Landcare in North Central Victoria survey (Groups and Networks only)
- Ensure you have completed your projects mapping using the simple online mapping tool. Step-by-step instructions are in the guidelines.
These grants are funded by the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme and the Victorian Government’s Victorian Landcare Grants and Regional Riparian Action Plan.
The North Central CMA Landcare team look forward to assisting the community through the transition to an online grants system and are looking forward to receiving your applications.
Any groups in the Mount Alexander region who would like a hand with their application, please feel free to give Asha a call on 5472 1594 or email asha@connectingcountry.org.au.
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