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Port Phillip Bay Fund

Funding Providers

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (VIC)

Location

VIC

Funding Type

Cash grant G19295

Primary Category

Environment

Eligible to

  • TAFEs
  • Universities
  • Schools
  • Businesses
  • State/Territory Governments
  • Unincorporated Groups
  • Local Governments
  • Not-for-Profits

Funding

Amount : Undisclosed to $200,000
Total pool: Unknown

Round(s)

  • Closes 12-Nov-2025 3:30 (AEST)

Purpose

The Port Phillip Bay Fund is a grants program provided by the Victorian Government. It supports community groups, not-for profit organisations, schools, research institutes, councils and Traditional Owner groups to protect and enhance the Bay’s natural environment.

Overview

There are two streams of grant funding available for 2025:

  • up to $200,000 for large-scale projects over two years
  • up to $20,000 for smaller projects over one year

Applications must be submitted through the Grants Online portal.

  • Stream 1 application link can be found here
  • Stream 2 application link can be found here

Limitations

Eligibility

The following organisations can apply for funding:

  • environmental organisation such as Coastcare, Friends groups and Landcare
  • public land committees of management
  • registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs)
  • schools, scouts, Rotary and youth clubs
  • local government authorities
  • state government agencies and authorities
  • research institutions or universities

In addition, to be eligible for funding all applicants must:

  • be an incorporated body, cooperative or association
  • be financially solvent and
  • have at least $10 million public liability insurance and have sufficient coverage to protect voluntary workers when carrying out the activity during the duration of the project.

Contact Details

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