SOUTH Burnett primary schools and early learning centres can look forward to a greener future with applications for the Woolworths Junior Landcare grants program now open.

The Woolworths 'Bag for good' has made over half a million dollars which has been put towards encouraging young Australians to be more hands-on with gardening and recycling projects as a part of the Woolworths Program.

Program Operations Manager, Matthew Franich said how proud they were to be able to offer this program to South Burnett students.

"Applications are now open for the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program, which has been possible due to the support of Kingaroy and South Burnett customers who purchased the Woolworths 'Bag for Good',” said Mr Franich.

There will be at least 500 x $1000 grants on offer in this round.

"It is fantastic to see that this money will be put back into into schools and early learning centres to help inspire the next generation of environmental champions. This is one of the ways that we are helping to support a greener future for Australia,” said Mr Franich.

"We look forward to seeing primary schools and early learnings centres in our area apply for the grant and to get their hands dirty on gardening and recycling projects.”　　

Landcare Australia CEO, Dr Shane Norrish said The Woolworths Junior Landcare grants program provides opportunity for young people to play an active role when working towards saving their environment.

"We are pleased to open applications for the Junior Landcare grants program and are excited for it to fund hundreds of worthwhile projects in our school-yards,” said Mr Norrish.

Local primary schools and early learning centres can find out more about the Woolworths Junior Landcare grants and apply at: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/woolworthsgrants.

Grant applications close on 23 November 2018 with grants provided in the new year.