Eyre Peninsula landscape management projects and other events focussing on water, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity and community could get a stake of $110,000 in grant funding from the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board’s annual Grassroots Grants program.
The grant program is now open for applications, with two streams of funding available.
The first is the Small Community Grants for up to $5000 and the second is the Large Community Grants for up to $15,000.
Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board chairperson Peter Treloar encouraged the community to submit grant applications for landscape management and environmental protection projects.
“These grants are about inspiring the community to become actively involved in the sustainable management of our local natural resources,” he said.
“The board has five regional priorities of water, sustainable agriculture, pest plants and animals, biodiversity and community, so if you have a project that focuses on one of these priorities, this funding could be beneficial.
“If you are keen to make a difference, the board’s staff are here to help in navigating through the application process, and if successful, they will continue to provide support in delivering the outcomes you hoped to achieve.”
Last year the board funded 15 projects for community groups, local government, agriculture groups and education providers – including a bush food garden for Streaky Bay and a program to monitor nutrient concentrations in Coffin Bay water for Lower Eyre Coastcare.
Navigator College in Port Lincoln created a butterfly garden with its grant.
Projects must be completed by mid-June 2025, except where the 18-month grant option has been selected during the application process.
Applications close on Monday, April 29.
