Proposals for land care and environment projects from across the nation are invited under the Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan.

 

The Gillard Government has announced up to $178 million will be made available to fund natural resource management projects through the Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan.

 

The 2011 Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan sets aside up to $66 million for base-level funding for regional NRM organisations, with the remainder for projects that contribute to achieving outcomes in line with the six national priority areas for Caring for our Country.

 

These priorities are:

  • increasing the National Reserve system;
  • biodiversity and national icons;
  • coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats;
  • sustainable farm practices;
  • remote and northern Australia; and
  • community skills, knowledge and engagement.

 

The Government is seeking one and two year proposals in which project milestones, budgets and deliverables can be completed by June 2013.

 

More information on the Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan and about how to apply for funding is available from www.nrm.gov.au  or by phoning 1800 552 008.