Caring for our Country Community Action Grants now open

Community Action Grants are the small grants component of the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative that aims to help community groups take action to conserve and protect their natural environment. The Community Action Grants 2010-11 round is now open and applications close at 5pm (AEST) on 31 August 2010.

Investment proposals are sought from environmental, Indigenous, Landcare, Coastcare and sustainable agriculture community groups for grants of between $5000 and $20 000 (GST exclusive) to take action to help protect and conserve Australia’s environment. Projects must be completed within 18 months.

Community Action Grants are available to groups currently operating in the environmental and sustainable land management arena, and to established and emerging Indigenous organisations. Individuals are not eligible to apply for Community Action Grants. The grants support local activities such as tree planting, revegetation, dune rehabilitation, field days, improving land management practices, and recording and use of traditional ecological knowledge.

For further information visit the Caring for our Country Community Action Grants 2010-11 web page.