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Overview
The Green Links grants program provides funding to improve biodiversity and habitat along urban waterways, and strengthen community connection with their local waterways.
Green Links is being delivered in partnership with waterway managers, Traditional Owners and local communities.
For more information about the Green Links program and projects funded under each round, please visit the Green Links program website.
Round 2 Green Links grants (closed)
In 2024-25, Round 2 of the Green Links grants program provided $1.99 million in funding to support 10 projects.
Eligibility was expanded in Round 2 to projects located along or adjacent to any waterway (excluding marine areas) in Victoria that passes through an urban area or receives stormwater run-off from an urban catchment.
Grant guidelines
The Green Links grant guidelines outline full eligibility and assessment criteria for Round 2 (now closed).
Round 1 Green Links grants (closed)
In 2023-24, Round 1 of the Green Links grants program awarded $6.037 million to support 23 projects.
Round 1 funding targeted projects on waterways included in the Waterways of the West and Barre Warre Yulluk / the Rivers of the Barwon Action Plans, Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo – the Yarra Strategic Plan, and 14 waterways identified for stronger planning controls.
Page last updated: 27/10/25