Minister for Ports Luke Donnellan today opened applications for the Andrews Labor Government’s $8 million 2015-16 Boating Safety and Facilities Program.
Victorian boating groups, local councils and other community organisations will be able to apply for either individual grants or state-wide programs until 16 September 2015.
Grants are awarded to applicants who can demonstrate that there is a need for the funding and that they have met appropriate project planning and risk management criteria when applying for funding.
The program has typically funded:
The Labor Government’s Boating Infrastructure Stakeholders Group will provide expert advice on key strategic marine safety and waterway management issues and provide input into grant allocation decisions.