Applications are open for Biodiversity Bushfire Recovery Grants

Regrowth landscape Photo credit Lili Prins 2

Additional funding has been provided by the Victorian Government in response to the impact of the 2019-20 bushfires for theĀ Biodiversity Bushfire Recovery Grants.

These grants will support bushfire recovery activities for communities affected by fire in the North East, East Gippsland and Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Areas.

A total of $900,000 funding is available. Successful applicants' projects can receive up to:

  • $10,000 for private landholders (Stream 1)
  • $30,000 for environmental volunteer groups (Stream 2)
  • $50,000 for environmental volunteer networks (Stream 3)

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 20 July 2020.

To apply, follow the link below to the appropriate Catchment Management Authority website.

Please read the Biodiversity Bushfire Recovery Grants Guidelines and FAQ (available on each CMA website) before you apply.

North East Catchment Management Authority

East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority

Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority