STATE government grants for projects which improve the health of Port Phillip Bay are now open. There are $2.16 million worth of grants on offer through the 2025 Port Phillip Bay Fund. The grants are expected to be offered to environmental groups, Traditional Owners, local councils, schools, and research institutes.
Victorian environment minister Steve Dimopoulos said that Port Phillip Bay “is one of Victoria’s most iconic tourist attractions, and a beloved local landmark. We are proud to support the great work of local groups caring for their bay to keep it this way.” “The Port Phillip Bay Fund has helped more than 35,000 volunteers get involved in caring for the bay and its precious ecosystems,” he said.
More than $17 million in grants for 215 projects have been handed out through the grant stream since 2016. Previous projects funded include drones to monitor coastal erosion, sea urchin culling, and cultivation of juvenile kelp.
For more information on the grants visit marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au
First published in the Frankston Times – 23 September 2025