The Morrison Government will mark the Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to Australia and the Commonwealth with grants to plant trees in her honour.
During this time, The Queen has visited Australia on 16 occasions, and on many of these visits has planted trees at community events and ceremonies—leaving a long-lasting reminder of the special occasion for the people in those communities. In fact, The Queen is said to have planted 1500 trees throughout Her reign.
Federal Member for Durack, the Hon. Melissa Price welcomed the opportunity for local community groups to play a part in the celebrations.
“For a lasting tribute to her Majesty’s service while enhancing local Durack communities, grants from $2,500 to $20,000 will be available to a broad range of organisations with each federal electorate eligible to receive up to $100,000 for up to 10 projects,” she said.
The Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program is one of a range of national and community events planned by the Morrison Government to celebrate The Queen’s Jubilee year.
Eligible groups and organisations in Durack are invited to apply. You will find application guidelines and an Expression of Interest (EOI) form online at https://www.melissapricemp.com.au/grants
Please submit your EOI by 5pm, Friday the 11th of March 2022.
Projects that are suitable must include formal commemorative events in 2022 to mark the Jubilee, plantings of regionally‑appropriate tree species, and installation of commemorative signage or plaques.
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