The Coastcare Victoria Community Grants program supports community organisations to protect and enhance the coastal and near-shore marine environment.

The grants fund community-led environmental groups and organisations that deliver projects to support the community in caring for and acting for the marine and coastal environment.

Up to $10,000 ex GST of grant funding is available for projects focusing on one of three streams; 

• Stream 1 - Coastcare Victoria Stewardship and Education, projects that:
  • involve individuals, groups and the community
  • on-ground actions
  • education opportunities
  • engage a broader audience
  • enhance knowledge and understanding
  • care and act for the coastal and marine ecosystems
• Stream 2 - Strengthening the Coastcare Victoria Community, project that:
  • build capability and skills
  • strengthen the Coastcare Victoria community into the future.
  • increase the diversity and inclusivity of coastal volunteers
  • increase participation and engage new coastal volunteers
• Stream 3 - Caring for Country, projects that:
  • celebrate Traditional Owner Self-Determination in caring for Sea Country.
  • recognise Traditional Owners longstanding and deep knowledge and connection to Country, support two-way capability and capacity building.

Eligibility

The following applicants are eligible:

• Community-led environmental groups and networks
• Non-government environment-focused organisations
• Aboriginal groups and organisations, Traditional Owners, land councils, trusts and co-operatives
• Committees of Management (excluding Local Government)

All applicants must meet the following financial governance requirements:

• Registration/Incorporation via one of the following:
  • Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission; OR
  • Consumer Affairs Victoria/other state incorporating agency; OR
  • Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978; OR
  • Registered Victorian Aboriginal Party
• Insurances to cover the duration of the project:
  • Hold public liability insurance of at least $20 million; AND
  • Volunteer personal accident insurance

Applicants who are not eligible can still apply for funding but must operate under an Auspice organisation

• Phone: 136 186