Annual calendar of available grants and funding
Writing successful grant applications (Powerpoint presentation)
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Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority

Funding is now available for projects that contribute to Northern Rivers Catchment Action Plan Targets to improve the condition of natural resources in the northern rivers region. Applications are invited from Individual landholders, groups of landholders, public land managers, natural resource management (NRM) community volunteer groups, NRM organisations, local government and government agencies for minor projects up to $5,000 and major projects up to $75,000.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Northern Rivers CMA on phone (02) 66420 622 or www.northern.cma.nsw.gov.au. Or from the local Community Support Officer Wendy Gibney 02 6626 7028
Eligibility and assessment criteria apply. Applications Close July 21, 2010.

The New South Wales Government Environmental Trust  funding is open for 2010. Information : http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/envtrust.htm. Funds for Education, Eco Schools, Protecting Our Places and Restoration and Rehabilitation Programs are available to community groups, schools and councils.

Through the Junior Landcare Grants Program, any school or organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects. website www.juniorlandcare.com.au.2010 Closing Dates Round 3:   5pm Friday 6th August

 

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry -  Farm Ready Reimbursement Grants

 For 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.For courses completed prior to 30 May 2012  Website: www.farmready.gov.au

• Water for the Future funding. This includes both the National Rainwater (due 31 March 2014) &
• Living Greener initiative A range of opportunities are available. These include assistance for ceiling insulation, solar hot water and rainwater & grey water usage. www.livinggreener.gov.au

• Caring for our Country funding http://www.nrm.gov.au/index.html
• Grantslink www.grantslink.gov.au/
• DAFF grants & assistance www.daffa.gov.au/about/grants_and_assistance
• DEWHA grants & funding www.environment.gov.au/about/programs/index.html
• FRRR grants www.frrr.org.au/currentprojects.asp

Carbon Credit Opportunities

The benefits of tree planting for soaking up carbon are becoming recognised in new schemes that
can benefit Landcarers. Two projects that may interest you are Greenfleet www.greenfleet.com.au.
and CarbonSMART www.carbonsmart.com.au.