Victorian volunteer groups supported to improve local parks, waterways and reserves

Victorian local volunteer groups are being supported by state government funding in their efforts to help improve local parks, waterways and reserves.

Victorian Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced the opening of the 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants with $3.55 million available to get Victorians outside and enjoy the great outdoors while learning about and improving the local environment.

Project grants of up to $20,000 are available to environmental volunteer groups and networks, including Landcare groups and networks, Friends groups, Conservation Management Networks, Committees of Management, Coastcare groups and First Nations groups.

Recipients can use the grants for on-ground works and community education projects that will enhance the natural environment such as native vegetation and wildlife, waterway and soils so Victorians can continue to enjoy spending time in the environment.

Last year, the Victorian Government supported 227 projects grants and 296 support grants including Whittlesea Community Connections’ nugal biik mini and Junior Rangers program, which saw school students restore a section of a waterway with Landcare, all while learning about culture and connection to Country.

The Jallukar Landcare Group received funding to address the impacts of the February 2024 bushfires, including protecting biodiversity, habitat recovery projects and community engagement to encourage residents to participate and experience habitat restoration.

The grants will help to protect and grow the state’s natural environment and native species, making parks more vibrant and beautiful for Victorians to get out and enjoy.

Applications for the Victorian Landcare Grants will close on 16th April 2025, for more information and to apply, visit environment.vic.gov.au/grants.

Image. Jallukar Landcare Group