The Federal Government has called for applications under the 2012-13 Grants to Voluntary Environment, Sustainability and Heritage Organisations (GVESHO) program. 

 

"These grants are part of the Gillard Government's ongoing commitment to support groups across the nation to value and protect our natural environment and heritage,” Federal Minister for the Environment Tony Burke said.

 

"There are many great organisations working everyday at local, regional, state and national levels to achieve better protection for our environment and heritage.

 

"These groups and volunteers work tirelessly and make a real difference in our communities.

 

"That is why we are continuing the GVESHO program, which has provided funding for environment and heritage groups for many years.

 

"Last year, I expanded the program to also support sustainability organisations with their ongoing administrative costs, which has been welcomed by a broad range of community groups.”

 

Last year 163 not-for-profit community-based environment, sustainability and heritage groups received funding under the program to assist with the day to day running costs of their organisation. 

 

Grant guidelines and application forms are available at www.environment.gov.au/about/programs/gvesho