Hume City Council is seeking applications for the Conserving Our Rural Environment Small Grant Program 2020-21.

The Conserving our Rural Environment grant aims to conserve and improve the natural environmental values on private rural property. This will be achieved through the support and funding of on-ground environmental works, capacity-building activities and community engagement initiatives.

The grant is offered in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989. Under Section 169, Council can grant a rebate or concession to:

• assist the proper development of the municipal district
• preserve buildings or places in the municipal district which are of historical or environmental interest and
• restore or maintain buildings or places of historical, environmental, architectural or scientific importance.

Funding Information

Small grants ($300 GST exclusive)

Who can apply?

• Landowners or managers with property larger than 0.4 hectares that is zoned: Green Wedge, Green Wedge A, Rural Living and Farming.
• Landowners or managers with property identified as conservation within the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors and environmental community groups such as Landcare are also eligible to apply.

For more information, visit Hume City Council.