Deadline: 31-May-23
Applications are now open for the Weed Control Grants Program for 2022-23.
Weed control grants are available to help landowners and community groups control noxious and environmental weeds on private property, both in areas of high environmental and agricultural value.
Funding Information
- The grant is available to residents (maximum amount $350 inc. GST) and community groups (maximum amount $750 inc. GST) doing weed control work in Cardinia Shire.
- Community groups may include Landcare and ‘Friends of’ groups, or larger community and neighbourhood projects.
Activities
- Activities that are eligible include:
- purchasing herbicide
- disposing of weed material, i.e. tip passes or skip hire
- hiring of equipment, for example sprayers, mulchers etc
- hiring contractors – please refer to conditions
- Activities that will NOT be funded include, but are not limited to:
- weed control conducted in areas that are not of high biodiversity or agricultural value
- weed control that does not control noxious and/or environmental weeds
- work that is for amenity purposes, e.g. lawn mowing, general garden maintenance
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications must be for works that control noxious and/or environmental weeds in areas of high biodiversity, such as in or near bushland, or areas of high agricultural value.
- Only one grant is available per applicant (even if you own several properties).
For more information, visit https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/info/20021/supporting_our_community/208/apply_for_a_weed_control_grant#section-1-grant-applications-are-now-open