Fourteen projects across the Limestone Coast have been awarded a total of $276,000 in funding as part of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants Program.

The Grassroots Grants Program aims to support projects by eligible individuals, volunteers, schools and community organisations, First Nations and not-for profit groups working towards sustainable landscapes.

LC Landscape Board Chair Dr Penny Schulz said the grants program saw an increase in applications for the 2023/24 year, indicating how important the funding was for the region.

“Community groups have really taken on board the benefits the funding can provide in kick starting projects to sustainably manage our landscape,” she said.

“This year is the fourth year of the program and it has been fantastic to see application submissions continually increasing and meeting board priorities.

This year’s round has seen new and returning organisations with innovative and bold ideas.

“It will be fantastic to see the outcomes of these projects.”

Grassroots Grants recipient Nora Creina Shack Association spokesperson Angela May welcomed the grant funding, which will prove beneficial for her group’s project.

“The Shack Association are excited to start this project,” she said.

“Securing funds in this round of Grassroots Grants will ensure we can work to combat African Lovegrass in the area and use native plants for revegetation, protecting the environmental and recreational value of Nora Creina.”