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This page will publicise funding opportunities that become available from time to time.
See the the Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website for a list of grants available through their programs. The Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government maintains the GrantsLINK website www.grantslink.gov.au which provides lists of funding opportunities offered by the Australian Government. "GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many Australian government grants that are available." The NSW Government maintains the Community Builder website www.communitybuilder.nsw.gov.au - a list of funding programs from federal, state and local government, as well as institutions, philanthropic trusts and companies. "All NSW Government grants are currently being added to this site, but only selected grants from other types of funders will be available here." Murrumbidgee CMA 2010-11 Incentive Projects
Climate Change Corridors The Murrumbidgee CMA is offering land managers incentives to conserve and connect native vegetation corridors within the Murrumbidgee catchment area. The CMA will contribute to the cost of:
Drought Ready Package The Murrumbidgee CMA is assisting landholders to prepare and manage through periods of drought by providing incentives for training and infrastructure for the establishment and use of drought-lot feeding facilities. Numbers are limited and Expressions of Interest will be assessed in the order in which they are received. A maximum of $10,000 is available per property. Grazing Management The Murrumbidgee CMA is offering incentives to landholders to subdivide paddocks that are greater than 75 ha in area, that contain native grasses and/or shrubs so that a rotational grazing system can be implemented. The CMA will contribute to the cost of the following activities:
Expressions of interest close on the 30th of September. For further information and for Expression of Interest Forms, please visit the Murrumbidgee CMA website at www.murrumbidgee.cma.nsw.gov.au/getinvolved/tenders.aspx or phone the Wagga Wagga CMA Office on 02 6932 3232 for an information package.
Caring for ACT Landscapes Exercise your imagination! Do you have a great idea for improving the environment or increasing community understanding about the biodiversity, water and soils of the ACT? The ACT Natural Resources Management Council wishes to trial new approaches to protecting and enhancing the ACT environment. The Council invites proposals for innovative projects from the community, including community groups, non-government organisations, scientists, students, artists, historians. Eligible projects could include:
No idea will be ruled out – it just has to demonstrate how it will improve the ACT environment and community understanding. Up to $10,000 is available for each project. Projects need to be completed in 2008. For further information and application forms contact the ACT NRM Council on 6207 5584 or email john.feint at act.gov.au. The ACT NRM Council is funded by the Australian and ACT Governments.
The Australian Government has allocated $26.5 million over four years to boost training opportunities for primary producers, and to enable industry, farming groups and natural resource management groups develop strategies to adapt and respond to the impacts of climate change. Two grants will be available through the FarmReady program. Primary producer reimbursement grant Reimbursement grants of up to $1,500 per financial year will be available to primary producers and Indigenous land managers to attend approved training courses. Funding will be available for travel, accommodation and childcare costs incurred in attending the training. Courses will cover training in the following key learning areas:
FarmReady Reimbursement Grants, for courses completed prior to 30 May 2012, assist primary producers and Indigenous land managers to attend approved training courses aimed at improving their capacity to adapt to climate change and increase self reliance and preparedness. Applications forms need to be lodged and approved prior to attending approved courses, followed by submitting the claim for reimbursement (up to 30 days after the completion of the course). Managed by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, further information, application and claim forms can be accessed at www.farmready.gov.au Industry grant Eligible industry, farming and natural resource management groups will be able to apply for a grant of up to $80,000 per financial year to undertake projects that will assist in the development of strategies to manage the impacts of climate change. You can apply for an industry grant if you are:
You should outline how your proposal will provide skills, knowledge or strategies to help your industry and its members address climate change issues. If you have read the guidelines and wish to apply for funding, register for the application documentation. Applications for Round 1 closed on 17 February 2009. For more information about FarmReady, phone Australia’s Farming Future on 1800 638 746.
You must be trained if you use any type of pesticide or herbicide on produce that will be sold commercially or if you use it as part of your job or business or if you are a volunteer working for a public authority. You do not need to be trained if you only use small quantities of household pesticides as part of your business or work, provided that you do all of the following:
Are you interested in undertaking a ChemCert training course? If you are, let us know - the Molonglo Catchment Group will consider subsidising training for Landcare Groups and individuals in the Molonglo catchment and, if we get enough interest, organising a course locally. A 50% subsidy on the course will be a great incentive to anyone who does any chemical application other than cutting and dabbing as they are highly likely to use more than 20 litres.
Download the information sheet and application form ( If you would like any further information about Chemcert see www.chemcert.com.au If you would like more information about training requirements, see www.environment.nsw.gov.au/envirom/pesttrain.htm
Subsidy available for First Aid courses Are you a long serving member of your local landcare group? Would you like to do a first aid course or a refresher course to update your skills? The Molonglo Catchment Group is offering five NSW landcare members a subsidy to undertake first aid training. If you are interested in the opportunity, please contact the Molonglo Catchment Coordinator, Andy Westcott, for more information. Note: if you are in the ACT, please contact the NRM Regional Facilitator and ACT Landcare Coordinator, Anna van Dugteren, on 6205 2914 or anna.vandugteren at act.gov.au
Professional Advice and Planning Grant Rural Financial Counsellors have lists of consultants who can provide advice using the Professional advice and training grants of up to $5500 (Inc GST). Visit the RAA website www.raa.nsw.gov.au for a complete list of all rural counsellors. The scope of the grants has been broadened to include the development of all risk management and business plans for a farm, NOT just a drought management plan. You do not have to be in receipt of other benefits through Centrelink. The aim of the grants is to assist farmers with planning and decision making processes during this difficult time. There is an off farm assets test limit of $750,000 but NO Income test. Applicants must have been farmers for two years or more. Ring 13 23 16 for more information.
It’s estimated that a ten hectare area of trees with mixed species could yield approximately $20,000 over a 30 year period through CarbonSMART. The new program has been launched initially on the ground in NSW, plus a voluntary offset project in Victoria. A scoping study is currently underway in Queensland. Voluntary offset opportunities are anticipated in the future in other States and Territories and landholders are encouraged to send us an Expression of Interest. Landcare Australia CEO, Brian Scarsbrick, said "We've had a huge response from landholders in regards to CarbonSMART, and right now we especially want to hear from landholders who already have trees in the ground.” Anyone wanting more information and eligibility requirements should simply or visit the Get Involved page of the Landcare CarbonSMART Website or call 1800 151 105 to request an Information Pack.
Sponsorship/Funding arranged by Landcare Australia Further information can be accessed at www.landcareonline.com click on Funding Opportunities.
Companies supporting the Junior Landcare Program are
Closing dates for 2010 are:
Applications forms can be downloaded from the Landcare Online website.
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