Caring for our Country Business Plan 2010-11

Submitted by ACT Landcare on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 19:36

From the Caring for our Country website :

The 2010-11 Caring for our Country business plan sets out the priorities for investment in 2010-11 and the following years to ensure we stay on track to achieving the Australian Government's five year Caring for our Country outcomes. These targets are aligned to deliver outcomes against the six national priority areas.

Well-planned proposals increase your likelihood of success. The Caring for our Country Business Plan 2010-11 provides you with all the information you need to begin planning your project now.

  • Reef Rescue Research and Development Program » Expression of interest form available now
  • Environmental Stewardship Program » Expression of interest form available now (via AusTender )
  • Indigenous Protected Areas » Application form available now
  • Open call proposals » Available in January 2010
  • Regional base-level funding expression of interest form » Available in January 2010
  • Sustainable practices expression of interest form » Available in January 2010
  • Community Action Grants » Available in July 2010

Submitting a proposal for investment

Caring for our Country offers a range of different funding opportunities to suit the various targets and outcomes we are seeking.

All proponents (except those applying as a delivery agent for the Environmental Stewardship Program) must register via the Caring for our Country website and then select from the list of funding opportunities.

Open call

For the majority of proposals an open call online application form will need to be completed.

Applications close on Thursday 15 April 2010.

Information sessions for business plan applicants are being planned for late January and early February.

For more information contact business.planning@nrm.gov.au or on 1800 552 008.

Mike Schultz is the Australian Government Facilitator for the ACT and Murrumbidgee regions. He is available to answer questions relating to the business plan.
Phone: 02 6272 3305
Email: michael.schultz@nrm.gov.au