$1M In Grants For Aussie School Environmental Projects

Landcare Australia and Woolworths have partnered to offer over a million dollars in grants to schools and early learning centres for more Aussie kids to get involved in outdoor learning projects.

Schools across Hawkesbury are encouraged to apply for the latest round of grants.

The Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants support projects focusing on sustainable food production, improving waste management or enhancing native habitats.

Last year, Tower Street Public School in New South Wales used its grants to create a “Crunch and Sip” garden where students selected in-season fruits and vegetables to plant, helped design the garden beds and planted the seedlings.

Woolworths Hawkesbury Operations Manager Tom Reilly said the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program was all about supporting fun and engaging learning experiences that could help younger generations connect with natural environments.

“Our store team across Hawkesbury have been proud to connect with local schools who have previously been awarded a grant,” Mr Reilly said.

“It’s been great to hear how the funding has helped enhance local school communities and support students as they get outdoors and learn more about the local environment.”

Since 2018, the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program has provided more than $5 million in grants to almost 5,000 primary schools and early learning centres across Australia.

This has seen more than 400,000 students get hands-on with nature and caring for the environment in their community.

More than 1,577 schools and early learning centres across NSW have received grants, including Tower Street Public School.

CEO of Landcare Australia, Dr Shane Norrish said being outdoors in the natural environment had positive benefits for children's mental health and wellbeing.

“The partnership between Woolworths and Landcare Australia has enabled hundreds of educators an opportunity to provide meaningful environmental education programs,” Dr Norrish said.

“These programs offer experiences that are helping children learn how they can care for the land and be the next generation of Landcare leaders.”

The grants offer primary schools and early learning centres the opportunity to apply for up to $1,000.

Visit www.juniorlandcare.org.au to apply.

Applications will remain open until March 19.

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