Melbourne Water has delivered over half a million dollars to support Landcare groups and networks restoring, enhancing and protecting the local environment.
In the 2025 funding round, 32 organisations will receive Landcare Grants of up to $20,000 to improve biodiversity, restore habitats and promote community development, partnership and educational opportunities. A further 83 groups will each receive a $500 support grant to cover administration and running costs.
In 2025, $514,750 has been allocated to groups across the Melbourne Water region to empower grassroots action and sustain vital environmental projects. Some of the successful organisations picking up the grants include Landcare groups, Landcare networks, registered aboriginal parties, Friends of groups and committees of management.
Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation received $19,840 to restore endangered southern brown bandicoot habitat at Bandicoot Corner in Bayles. Through weed control and indigenous replanting informed by traditional ecological knowledge, they aim to support long-term species recovery.
Other groups include:
Cannibal Creek Catchment Landcare Group Inc
Lovers Lane: site rehabilitation to create a significant biodiversity corridor
$19,972.00
Australian Plants Society Cardinia Region
Enhancing Community Awareness of Indigenous and Endangered Flora and Fauna
$6,000.00
Cardinia & West Gippsland Equine Landcare Group
Healthy Horses for Healthy Catchments
$5,000.00
Melbourne Water administers the Port Phillip and Westernport region program of Landcare Grants, funded by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and delivered through Victoria’s ten catchment management authorities. Since 2000, more than $80 million has been invested into communities through the Victorian Landcare Grants.
To get involved and help care for our environment find your local group here. environment.vic.gov.au/volunteering/getting-involved-and-grants-available
