ACT Environment Grants 2010-2011

(from the Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water website)

Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water, Simon Corbell, has called for applications for the 2010-11 ACT Environment Grants.

The ACT Environment Grants are worth up to $20,000 each, with total funding of more than $225,000. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30 May 2010.

In 2010-11, funding is available for projects that:

• support community engagement in implementing nature conservation strategies;\

• encourage responsible management of pets for the protection of biodiversity;
• promote sustainability;
• support or complement ACT Government/community events relating to natural resource relating management;
• deliver a variety of activities on environmental subjects;
  promote local involvement in environmental activities;
• involve the local Indigenous community in local environmental initiatives;
• encourage wise use of resources and reduced negative environmental impacts; and
• are likely to have a positive and desirable effect on the environment.

How to apply:

To apply for a grant, download the 2010-11 ACT Environment Grants Application Guidelines and Application Form.

Applicants should also see the Canberra Plan.

Assistance will be available in the form of a direct grant based on the budget in the submitted application.

For further information contact:
Natural Resource Management (NRM)
Climate Change and Natural Environment
Department of the Environment,
Climate Change, Energy and Water
Macarthur House,
12 Wattle Street,
Lyneham, ACT 2602.

Alternatively, contact the NRM section through Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 or email environment@act.gov.au.