Funding
Project funding opportunities arise from various sources throughout the year. It is worthwhile developing your project idea before grant schemes are advertised. We keep a register of people who are interested in doing landcare projects and we can contact you when suitable funding opportunities arise.
If you would like to be included on this register please complete a Funding Expressions of Interest Survey and forward to us.
In addition to managing the funding for current projects we have applied for the following:
Caring for our Country
Caring for our Country is an Australian Government initiative that seeks to achieve an environment that is healthy, better protected, well-managed and resilient, and provides essential ecosystem services in a changing climate.
Caring for our Country aims to conserve, protect and restore our unique and valuable environment by focusing on six national priority areas: National Reserve System; biodiversity and natural icons; coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats; sustainable farm practices; natural resource management in northern and remote Australia; and community skills, knowledge and engagement.
The 2010-11 Business Plan is now available and Hastings Landcare Inc will be developing an application over the next 2 months.
Northern Rivers CMA 2010-11 Incentive Program
Funding is now available for projects that contribute to improving the condition of natural resources in the Northern Rivers region. Applications are invited from individual landholders, groups of landholders, community volunteer groups, government and other organisations for minor projects up to $5,000 and major projects up to $75,000. Eligibility and assessment criteria apply. Applications Close July 21, 2010.
Information can be obtained from the Northern Rivers CMA website
http://www.northern.cma.nsw.gov.au/funding_apply.php
or you can contact this office on 6586 4465 for information and applications forms