Funding Opportunities
Melbourne Water supports a broad range of activities that help people to understand, appreciate and enjoy our rivers and creeks.
We aim to get the community involved in protecting the health of our waterways so that everyone can work towards a sustainable water future for Melbourne.
Find out about the types of funding, advice and other non-financial support Melbourne Water can offer.
| Who can apply | Funding is for… | Non-financial support | Funding program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anyone | Educating the community and improving river health: projects, events and activities that work to protect and improve rivers and creeks. | Expert advice, education and resources | Sponsorships and community partnerships |
| Schools and groups | Educating the community: projects, events and activities that educate the community about healthy rivers and water quality. | Expert advice, assistance and materials | Community education support program |
| Local councils and public land managers | Improving river health: projects such as weed control, fencing and creating management plans. | Expert assistance and advice | Corridors of green |
| Landholders in specific catchments | Improving river health: projects that reduce the amount of sediment and nutrients entering waterways from agricultural land. | Technical advice, developing farm plans, education | Water-sensitive farm design program |
| Local councils | Improving river health: strategic and on-ground projects that improve stormwater quality and local government's capacity to manage it. | Training, guidance and support | Living rivers program |
| Volunteer and community groups | Improving river health: work that protects or enhances riverbanks on public land, raising awareness, training and education. | Expert assistance and advice | Community grants program |
| Private land owners and managers | Improving river health: work that protects or enhances riverbanks, such as weed control, fencing and planting native plants. | Technical advice and learning opportunities | Stream frontage management program |