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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." Action on the Ground - Carbon Farming Futures Grant Program Open The Guidelines for the first funding round of the Federal Government's Carbon Farming Futures program have just been released. Applications can be submitted for funding of up to $605,000, for projects to be carried out by 30 June 2015. Funding through this Action on the Ground program is for projects that trial to demonstrate agricultural greenhouse gas emission reductions or carbon sequestration. Some examples of projects that would be eligible for funding include:
Applications must meet requirements outlined in detail at www.daff.gov.au/climatechange/carbonfarmingfutures/action-on-the-ground/aotg-grant-guidelines Further information, including the application form, are available at www.daff.gov.au/climatechange/carbonfarmingfutures/action-on-the-ground
Caring For Our Country – 2012/13 Business Plan Released The 2012–13 business plan is the last in the first phase of Caring for our Country. With several five-year outcomes already achieved, this business plan identifies those targets that will benefit from more investment. The 2012-13 Business Plan can be viewed at www.nrm.gov.au/funding/business-plan/index.html Applications are now invited through the open call investment process under the Caring for Our Country 2012-13 Business Plan. Funding is for projects valued at between $20,000 and $500,000. Priorities for investment under this round of funding include:
Full details on the Open Call funding program, including application guidelines, are available at: www.nrm.gov.au/funding/open-call/index.html Applications close 9 February.
ActewAGL Source Water Protection Program Grants
In addition to this:
For more information, guidelines and application documents please get in touch with the SWPP Project Team at sourcewater at actewagl.com.au or visit www.actewagl.com.au/sourcewater.
Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Community Bush Regeneration Large Project Stream Grants
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker said the $8 million Community Bush Regeneration Large Project Stream is offering grants of between $200,000 and $250,000 for projects which will run for up to six years. “This new program fulfils our promise to provide additional funding to protect the natural environment and support local bush regeneration initiatives,” “We understand that successful rehabilitation of degraded bushland requires a long-term approach with ongoing funding security. “These new grants will resource local community organisations, like Landcare and bushcare groups, to deliver and maintain projects which protect, restore and enhance the natural environment,” Ms Parker said. The new funding stream has been established, and will be administered, under the Trust’s existing Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Program. Applications are invited for projects that:
Applications for projects which include partnerships, collaboration, other funding sources and in-kind contributions are encouraged. Note that eligibility criteria were altered on 13 January. Applications close on 14 February 2012 (note the closing date has been extended). Full details at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/BushRegeneration.htm
WONS Control Grants Available for Work within the ACT The ACT Natural Resource Management (NRM) Council, with support from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country (CFOC) program, is making $330,000 available for targeted control of Weeds of National Significance (WONS) within the ACT. Funding is available to support community groups and rural landholders in managing WONS in the ACT through strategic and well planned on-ground actions. The principle WONS that funds can be used to control are: Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus aggregate); Chilean Needle Grass (Nassella neesiana); and Serrated Tussock (Nassella trichotoma). Grants of between $5,000 and $100,000 will be offered, with proponents being expected to match the funds sought 1:1 through cash and/or in-kind contributions. Guidelines, applications and weed facts sheets are available at the ACT NRM Council website www.actnrmcouncil.org.au/node/170 Applications must be received by 5pm on 2 February 2012.
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. The FarmReady Reimbursement Grants program will recommence from 1 July 2011 for the 2011/12, when FarmReady will be expanded to include training courses in agritourism and food tourism. 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, 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.
Sponsorship/Funding arranged by Landcare Australia Further information can be accessed at www.landcareonline.com click on Funding Opportunities.
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The
ActewAGL Source Water Protection Program (SWPP) aims to reduce risks to water
quality within the ACT's drinking water catchments. Community and non-government
organisations, individual property owners, government agencies and local
councils are eligible to apply for funding through the SWPP grants scheme.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their project meets at least one of
the following objectives:
Community
groups are invited to apply for funding for large-scale bush regeneration
projects under a new NSW Environmental Trust program. 
