Integrated Water Management grants
Funding Providers
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (VIC)
Location
VICFunding Type
Cash grant G19612
Primary Category
EnvironmentEligible to
- Businesses
- Not-for-Profits
Funding
Amount (max): $2,500,000Round(s)
- Opened 03-Nov-2025 Closes 16-Feb-2026
Purpose
The Integrated Water Management (IWM) Grant Program 2025-28 is designed to accelerate the adoption of integrated and sustainable water management practices across Victoria.
Overview
Through targeted investment and support, the program aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and equity in water-related projects that deliver environmental, cultural, and community benefits.
The program is structured around 3 distinct funding streams. It enables IWM Forum Partners, including local governments, Traditional Owners, Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) and water corporations, to apply for funding to deliver projects as part of the goal of embedding IWM as standard practice throughout Victoria.
The IWM Grant Program 2025-28 is tailored to support a range of project types through 3 targeted funding streams:
- IWM Partnership Projects (metropolitan and regional)
- Traditional Owner-led IWM Projects
- Strategic Directed Investments.
Limitations
The lead applicant must:
- be a member organisation of a metropolitan IWM Forum
- be an incorporated body, cooperative or association (including business associations)
- be financially solvent
- have the capacity to manage the grant funding directly, including any procurement (e.g. consultancies or works).
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
- Email: grantsinfo@deeca.vic.gov.au
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