Hills 2 Ocean [H2O]  grant program is intended to encourage activities that will benefit either the quality of water within the drinking water catchment zones or environment more broadly across South Gippsland Water’s service region. 

For example, funds may be used for revegetation, culverts, fencing or general environmental improvement across South Gippsland Water’s service region. H₂O grants are available for up to $500, subject to the conditions of application.

Conditions of application

• Water watchers, Landcare groups, individuals, families, schools or recognised community service clubs are eligible for a H2O grant.
• Applications for H2O grants will only be considered for projects judged to be directly beneficial to water quality within a water supply catchment area or the local environment.
• Applications must be for projects with tangible outcomes, not administration or reporting, etc. 
• South Gippsland Water may release information relating to H2O grant projects for the purposes of public information.
• Grants of up to $500 may be awarded, depending on the nature of the H2O project as described in an application. 
• A H2O grant may be used to either wholly or partly fund the project as defined herein, provided that funding is available to complete the project. 
• Members and staff of theSouthGippslandWater are not eligible for aH2O grant. 
• The applicant agrees to notify South Gippsland Water when the H2O project is complete. 
• The applicant agrees to permit access to the project site by appointment for the purpose of viewing the H2O project. 
• The applicant agrees to keep records of the H2O project, including photographs. 
• The applicant agrees to maintain the H2O project area and associated works or assets in a manner consistent with achieving the outcomes stated in this application.

• Email: sgwater@sgwater.com.au