Corridors of Green Funding
Melbourne Water offers funding and support to improve river health through the corridors of green program. Local councils and public land managers are eligible for this funding.
Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Who can apply
Local councils and managers of public land in the Port Phillip and Westernport region can apply to the corridors of green program. Public land includes parks, forests and other recreational reserves.
What the grants are for
This funding covers projects that improve river health, such as:
- weed control
- fencing off rivers and creeks
- revegetation (replanting) with indigenous plants
- creating management plans
A maximum of $20,000 (excluding GST) is available.
How to apply
You can apply by submitting the application form, available to download from this page. We accept applications all year round.
When assessing your application, we will give priority to projects that:
- have been discussed with a relevant river health officer – contact details are available on this page
- demonstrate a clear benefit to the public
- are strategic – for example they have long-term benefits and complement other works in the area
- are costed realistically and represent good value for money
Download the application form here:
Application form – corridors of green program (PDF, 226 KB)
Contact us
We recommend that you contact your local river health officer for more information to help with your application.
Call 131 722 and ask for the river health team.
Send the river health team an email
Conditions you must meet
To qualify for a corridors of green grant, you must meet a number of terms and conditions, including:
- matched funding – your application must include at least an equal amount of monetary or in-kind contributions from you or your project partners
- reporting – you must submit a report about your project within 30 days of the end of your project (up to 18 months are allowed for a project to be completed and reported on)
Downloads
You will need Adobe Acrobat to access the above PDF documents. 