Caring for our Country funding
Caring for our Country is the Australian Government's funding initiative to invest in the conservation and management of Australia's natural resource assets - its land, water, native plants and animals.
The goal of Caring for our Country is to have an environment that is healthy, better-protected, well-managed, resilient, and that provides essential ecosystem services in a changed climate.
Funding is focused on achieving strategic results by investing in six national priority areas:
- a national reserve system
- biodiversity and natural icons
- coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats
- sustainable farm practices
- natural resource management in remote and northern Australia and
- community skills, knowledge and engagement
Opportunities for funding to contribute to outcomes against these priorities will be included in an annual Caring for our Country Business Plan. Transitional arrangements apply to funding in 2008-2009 to minimise disruption in the changeover from previous funding programs.
Calls for funding applications
Community Coastcare
Applications are also being sought for Community Coastcare grants in 2008-2009. This closes on 25 July 2008.
Caring for our Country Open Grants
Funding is available under the Australian Government's new $2.25 billion Caring for our Country initiative for activities that address national priority areas. Applications close on 1 August 2008.
Working on Country
Working on Country funding is now available for on-ground work in 2008-2009. Applications close on 11 August 2008.
Other sources of funding
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