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Junior Landcare grants

The latest round of Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants is now open for applications.

The grants (up to $1000) support projects with a focus on sustainable food production, improving waste management, or enhancing native habitats.

The Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program is all about supporting fun and engaging learning experiences that can help younger generations connect with natural environments.

Applications close on March 19. Details www.juniorlandcare.org.au.

Victorian Learn Local awards 

Nominations are open for the 2024 Victorian Learn Local Awards.

Victorians are encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that showcase innovation and the transformative role of Learn Locals, delivering vital foundation and workplace skills.

Winners in the organisations categories will win $10,000 while individual winners take home $5000 and finalists win $1000.

Applications close May 31. Details: vic.gov.au/learn-local-awards.

Delivering better libraries

Applications are open for the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program to improve libraries across Victoria.

Grants between $10,000 and $200,000 are available in this Living Libraries Infrastructure Program funding round.

Applications close March 28. Details localgovernment.vic.gov.au/grants.

Aboriginal Infrastructure Funding

Applications are open for the Aboriginal Community Infrastructure Program.

The grants support Aboriginal organisations to build new functional and accessible infrastructure, or to repair, renovate or expand existing infrastructure - ensuring they can continue to deliver the services their communities need.

Applications are open until 2pm, Monday April 2. Details: firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-community-infrastructure-program

Dyson Community Grants

The latest round of the Dysons Community Grants opens on March 1.

This program, now in its fourth year, provides grants to support sporting, educational, welfare and community groups around Victoria.

Eligible organisations include pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, sporting clubs, not-for-profit groups, charities, welfare agencies, local societies and volunteer emergency services.

Applications close March 31. Details: dysongroup.com.au/about/community-grants
 

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