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 4: 24th October

See LandcareOnline