$20K to $100K Coalition Government grants open for community tree planting projects

Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, encourages community groups, organisations and individuals to start their own tree planting projects by applying for grants under Grant Round Three of the 20 Million Trees Program.

The Coalition Government’s 20 Million Trees Program will see 20 million trees planted across Australia by 2020. Up to $6 million is now available for grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for tree planting projects that will put back threatened bushland and support threatened species.

“This is a great opportunity for the many people in our community who are committed to looking after our local environment and improving our green spaces,” said Alex Hawke MP.

“Green spaces connect communities to the environment and improve the liveability of our towns and cities. I encourage interested parties to apply for projects that will provide valuable benefits to the environment and for our local community,” Alex Hawke said.

Under previous 20 Million Trees funding rounds, Landcare groups and community projects across Australia have planted three million trees. With 13.4 million trees already contracted for planting, today’s announcement will ensure that the 20 million trees election commitment target is met.

The 20 Million Trees Grant Guidelines: Round Three are also now available and applications close on 15 August 2017.

The 20 Million Trees initiative is an important part of the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme.

More information is available at www.nrm.gov.au/20-million-trees