The Allan Labor Government is helping protect Victoria’s precious coastline from the impacts of climate change, delivering grants to councils and coastal land managers to combat erosion.
Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced the third round of Victoria’s Resilient Coast grants program is now open – with $1 million in total funding available to safeguard the future of our marine and coastal environments.
These grants will help councils and land managers explore, evaluate and adapt to the risk of coastal hazards such as erosion and coastal inundation.
The funding could be allocated towards improving vegetation and adapting farming practices, or installing sea walls and beach nourishment.
To date, Victoria’s Resilient Coast grants program has provided $1.8 million to 18 different projects across Victoria.
Grants awarded in the second round are helping to deliver works along the south-west coast, Port Phillip Bay and Gippsland.
Applications for the third round of the Victoria’s Resilient Coast grants program close on 17 November.
To find out more and to apply, visit marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/grants/victorias-resilient-coast-grants.
As stated by Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos
“These grants will help land managers ensure our sensitive coastal and marine environments can thrive and adapt so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.”
“Victoria’s Resilient Coast grants program will help the state prepare for future challenges as climate change threaten to impact our coastlines.”
“We’re protecting our marine and coastal environments for the communities that rely on them every day and the millions of people who visit them every year.”
