Funding

Applications are sought from environmental, Indigenous, Landcare, Coastcare and sustainable agriculture community groups for grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 (GST exclusive) to take action to help protect and conserve Australia's environment. Projects must be completed within 18 months.

(from the Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water website)

Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water, Simon Corbell, has called for applications for the 2010-11 ACT Environment Grants.

The ACT Environment Grants are worth up to $20,000 each, with total funding of more than $225,000. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30 May 2010.

Volunteer Grants 2010

Volunteer Grants 2010 recognises the valuable work of Australia’s volunteers and is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting volunteers, assisting disadvantaged communities and encouraging social inclusion to assist vulnerable people within our society. Funding of $21 million is available to eligible non-profit community organisations to assist their volunteers and encourage volunteering.

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.

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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.

The Australian Government will provide support for up to five people from the ACT to receive up to $400 (GST inclusive) to help them attend the National Landcare forum which will be held from 23 to 25 March 2010 in Adelaide. The $300 registration fee will also be waived effectively making the subsidy $700. The ACT NRM Council is willing to offer further financial assistance of up to $400 to help cover the cost of travel and accommodation for the five people selected by the Australian Government.