Current Grant Opportunities
Whenever possible we are delighted to be able to support Landcare, landholders and the community with additional funding for projects that help us achieve our shared vision of a healthy catchment.
These are the current grant opportunities on offer.
2025 Victorian Landcare Grants
The Victorian Government is helping volunteer groups and networks protect and restore Gippsland’s precious environments with Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announcing today that the 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants are open.
The grants are open to environmental volunteer groups and networks, including Landcare groups and networks, Friends groups, Conservation Management Networks, Committees of Management, Coastcare groups and Aboriginal groups.
Project grants of up to $20,000 are available for on-ground works and community education projects focused on enhancing the natural environment, including native vegetation and wildlife, waterways and soils.
The grants will help achieve targets set in Protecting Victoria’s Environment – Biodiversity 2037, the Victorian Government’s 20-year plan to protect our environment and native species.
Applications for the Victorian Landcare Grants will close on Wednesday 16 April 2025.
Farm Fencing Grants for Biodiversity
West Gippy CMA is providing funding through our Climate-Smart Farmers project to support farmers with the costs of fencing to protect biodiversity.
There is no maximum or minimum funding amount, however, farmers are required to contribute towards their project through either cash, labour or other activities that enhance the biodiversity values of the site.
Applications close 5pm Wednesday 16 April 2025.
Irrigation Efficiency Incentives for Gippsland farmers
Rebates for irrigation planning and design are now available for farmers in Central and West Gippsland wanting to upgrade or install best practise irrigation systems on their farm.
The CMA and Agriculture Victoria will work with you to develop an irrigation plan and design that’s tailored to your property and farm business.
The rebate program helps with the cost of the plan so you can maximise return on your infrastructure upgrades or investment.
Eligibility rules and criteria are in place for this incentive program, and can be found here.
Page updated 3 April 2025
