December 7th, 2024Grants for wildlife carers

The state government says it is boosting funding for Victoria’s wildlife rescue volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.

Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos recently opened applications for the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants with up to $3,000 in funding available as part of a $300,000 investment to support wildlife rescue volunteers provide native animals in need of rehabilitation.

Wildlife shelter operators and foster carers can apply for funding to cover a range of expenses, including equipment, vet fees, training, feed and medication. Wildlife shelter operators can up apply for up to $3,000. Foster carers can apply for up $2,000.

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas: “These grants will help our dedicated volunteers who feed, house and care for our precious wildlife when they need it most.”

Applications opened on Wednesday 27 November 2024 and close on Wednesday 5 February 2025.

For more information visit on Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants and to submit an application
visit, wildlife.vic.gov.au/grants/wildlife-rehabilitator-grants/