By Rowan Forster
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale has spruiked a $1 million cash splash to help community groups across the electorate prepare for climate change.
The new Community Climate Change Adaptation (3CA) Grants program – spearheaded by the Andrews Government – will fund local projects that demonstrate adaptive capacity and resilience in the face of warming conditions.
Grants of between $25,000 and $75,000 will be available for climate change adaptation projects throughout the region.
Eligible projects must either be led by, or implemented in partnership with, a local council, traditional owner corporation, community group, or not-for-profit organisation.
“The Community Climate Change Adaptation Grants program is about backing local ideas and supporting resilient communities like Bass as we combat climate change,” Ms Crugnale said.
“There is great work being done in the Bass community to prepare for the impacts of climate change and we want to see that continue – these grants are the next step forward.”
There is no predetermined allocation of funding per region, as the 3CA grants program is designed to support a range of project types with a spread of investment across the state.
Funding is available for projects that build the adaptive capacity for communities to respond or adapt to climate change impacts in their region, and projects that deliver actions to help communities adapt to climate change.
An example of some projects include resilient agriculture techniques, green wall or roofing, micro-grids and improved community management of heatwave or extreme weather events.
The application period closes March 31. To apply, visit:
https://www.climatechange.vic.gov.au/3CAgrants.
