Junior Landcare Grants Program

Through the Junior Landcare Grants Program, any school or organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects. The program targets major issues relevant to our natural environment including:

• Water quality/conservation 
• Waste reduction/recycling 
• School Gardens
• Biodiversity  
• Land

Companies supporting the Junior Landcare Program are (see links to application forms below):

• Coles 
• Australia Post
• Melbourne Water 
• VISY

In addition to on-ground rehabilitation or restoration works, projects may also include conservation of natural resources, environmental monitoring programs, waste minimisation, using school grounds as learning centres or undertaking an environmental field trip.  
  
The program targets major issues relevant to our natural environment.  
  
Most project applications will be expected to have a value of $500 to $1000 and will be more likely to be successful if the projects:
- involve the school community or broader local community
- have determined educational outcomes with an environmental focus
- link with a community landcare entity
- are well planned and documented
- are student-oriented and allow maximum student involvement.

Closing dates for 2008 are: 

Round 1:     2nd March 
Round 2:     16th May
Round 3:     1st August
Round 4:     24th October

Melbourne Water grants are awarded annually. Applications for 2008 close on 31st October.

For information on environmental issues, visit the Info and Links section of this website.

NEW Guidelines and Application Forms available soon! 
Before completing an application form please read the guidelines for the Junior Landcare Grants program.

Melbourne Water Young Watercare Grant Application Form (Closing date 31st October 2008)
Please use the below form if applying for a Water Grant. Your school  or youth group is eligible for a Melbourne Water grant if it is located in the greater Port Phillip and Westernport region. Grants are for up to $2000 (including GST) and occur once per year. To check if your school is located within the eligible region, please refer to the attached map.

Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grant
The application form for a School Garden Grant will be available soon. Grants are for up to $1,000 (including GST) and occur 4 times per year.

Australia Post Junior Landcare Biodiversity Grant
Quarterly grants for schools and youth groups throughout Australia applying for funds in the biodiversity category.  Most project applications will be expected to apply for up to $550 (including GST).      

Full details and downloadable application forms are available on the Landcare Online website here.