A clothes swap campaign, composting, revegetation, online energy expo, puppet show and video series are among North East projects over the next year that aim to create a more sustainable future.
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Eleven organisations received funding through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning's youth and community mini-grants program.
DELWP Hume regional manager community and partnerships Jacqueline Smith said the proposals would encourage increased awareness and preparedness within communities.
"These grants will help organisations in the region get new and innovative ideas off the ground to mitigate and adapt to climate change," she said.
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"One of the successful projects will support students from St Bernard's Primary School in Wangaratta to build an apple orchard.
"A second will help the Corryong community grow its own produce, so it doesn't have to rely on food supplies being sourced from outside of the community, following last summer's devastating bushfires."
The community groups to receive funding are St Bernard's Primary School, Wangaratta ($4445), Rural City of Wangaratta youth council ($4115), Greater Shepparton Secondary School - Wanganui campus ($3250), Mitchell Shire Council ($9185), Helping Hands Tatura ($5610), BEAM Mitchell Environment Group ($7820), Totally Renewable Indigo North ($7000), Acres and Acres Co-op Corryong ($9850), 2030 Yea ($9686), Ovens Landcare Network ($10,000), Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability ($4938).
"During the next 12 months the projects will be rolled out and we can't wait to see the benefit they will have in their local communities," Ms Smith said.
Part of engagement and capacity building program Climate Ready Hume, the youth and community mini-grants scheme was intended to support positive climate change activities and action. Eligible projects could apply for grants of up to $10,000.