Business Plan application period now closed
The period for applications under the Caring for our Country 2012-13 business plan has now closed. Information on successful projects will be provided later this year.
Business plan 2012–13
About the business plan 2012–13
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.
We are encouraging applications against these targets to ensure we deliver all the Governments strategic objectives set out in the document Caring for our Country Outcomes 2008–2013.
The 2012–13 business plan highlights the types of applications needed to deliver against the outstanding targets of Caring for our Country.
Open call applications for funding closed on 9 February 2012.
Overview of the business plan 2012–13
- Ministers' foreword
- Overview
- Aim of the business plan 2012–13
- How we are going
- Caring for our Country Review
- Budget
- How we will invest – different approaches
- Supporting maps and other information
Priorities for investment
Learn more about the priorities for investment 2012–13
- Natural resource management in northern and remote Australia
- Community skills, knowledge and engagement
- The National Reserve System
- Biodiversity and natural icons
- Coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats
- Sustainable farm practices
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What we have achieved
The Australian Government is investing over $2 billion over five years to achieve a real and measurable difference to Australia's environment. Our achievements are reflected in the annual Caring for our Country report cards.