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Community grants program for rural and regional communities

Applications are now open for Responsible Wood’s 2024-25 Community Grants Program. Now in its fifth year, the program continues to support rural and regional communities across Australia in creating and completing innovative forest-based projects that benefit both communities and the forests. Source: Timberbiz Responsible Wood and its certificate holders are committed to fostering stronger connections between communities and their local forests. Responsible Wood believes that when people can connect, understand, access, and enjoy their local forests, communities become stronger and healthier. This idea is one of the many aspects supported by Responsible Wood’s standard for sustainable forest management. The Community Grants Program provides funding for a wide range of forest-based initiatives, including the construction or upgrade of recreational facilities, forest rehabilitation projects, habitat for significant biodiversity values, and even forest-based art installations. Grants ranging from $2,000 to $15,000 are available for projects that meet the program’s selection criteria. Eligible applicants include registered charities, Landcare groups, local environmental organisations, Men’s Sheds, sporting clubs, councils, Indigenous organisations, and more. Successful applicants will have until June 30, 2025, to complete their projects. Applications close on Friday, November 22, 2024. To apply for the grant, applicants must: Complete the Eligibility Checklist. Seek support from a Responsible Wood certified forest manager or Chain of Custody supplier. Submit the completed Application Form and Eligibility Checklist by email to communitygrants@responsiblewood.org.au by November 22, 2024. For more information, including FAQs, Terms and Conditions, and access to the Eligibility Checklist and Application Form, please visit Responsible Wood’s Community Grants page.