Landcare groups and environmental volunteers are receiving more support to care for nature.  

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is inviting applications for the Victorian Government Landcare Grants totalling $3.55 million to fund projects making a difference to enhance and protect Victoria’s great outdoors.  

Landcare and environmental volunteer groups can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for projects, and $500 for support, from now until 23 April 2026.  

“These grants continue to be of incredible value to Victoria and we’re proud to support the work of Landcare and environmental volunteers to protect our environment for generations to come,” said DEECA’s Director of Environmental Investment and Programs, Lorna Mathieson. 

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority’s CEO Martin Fuller, said: “As we enter the 40th year of Landcare in Victoria I encourage local Landcare networks and environmental volunteers to get their ideas off the ground and apply for a project grant to help them continue the vital role they play in protecting Gippsland’s precious natural environment.” 

“Every Landcare project also helps connect more people to nature and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards and river lovers. I look forward to seeing what this next round of grants will inspire for the region.” 

Last year, 50 Landcare and environmental groups across the West Gippsland catchment shared $337,250 in grants helping to transform landscapes, protect endangered local species and green much-loved community spaces across the region.  

Recipients included:  

• Maffra and Districts Landcare Network’s project to restore a section of Flooding Creek in Sale to boost bird habitat and establish a natural space for the local community to enjoy.
• Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group’s project to establish wetlands that will enhance habitat for threatened Growling Grass Frogs and Lace Monitors in the Bunurong Coastal Woodlands.  
• Gippsland Intrepid Landcare’s annual Plant and Dance event to connect people, culture and landscapes. 

Grants are available to all Victorian Landcare and environmental volunteer groups, including Landcare and Friends groups, Conservation Management Networks, Committees of Management, Coastcare groups and Traditional Owner or Aboriginal groups and organisations working on Country.  

Applications for the Victorian Landcare Grants will close on 23 April 2026. For more information and to apply click here.

West Gippsland CMA is proud to be appointed by the Victorian Government as the Regional Landcare Coordinator for West Gippsland supporting the region’s five vibrant Landcare Networks.

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