The forestry industry plays a key role in building and supporting rural and regional communities through its business activities and by sponsoring local community events and activities. Source: Timberbiz
VicForests assists organisations that contribute to the wellbeing of local communities by providing grants of up to $2000 to charity groups, sporting groups, educational and community groups located across the Central Highlands, Gippsland and East Gippsland.
Examples of the type of initiatives VicForests will provide funding for include local community festivals, the establishment of a garden to be managed by primary school children, a local community playground or the regeneration of a wetlands area.
Click here for an application form for the 2012 Community Support Program
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, July 20th 2012.
Additional Iimportant information regarding VicForests’ 2012 Community Support Program including the Terms & Conditions and the relevant Sponsorship Agreement can be found below under the Attachments heading.
Further information is also available on the Frequently Asked Questions link – please click here.