The Australian Government is calling for applications for funding to support eligible stormwater harvesting and reuse projects under the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan: stormwater harvesting and reuse grants round. Projects are sought that capture, treat and use stormwater to ease the pressure on drinking water supplies and deliver improved water quality to our urban waterways. Applications are due by Wednesday, 7 December 2011 (5pm AEDT).
Caring for our Country is an Australian Government initiative that seeks to achieve an environment that is healthy, better protected, well managed and resilient, and provides essential ecosystem services in a changing climate. The Caring for our Country Business Plan 2011-12 sets out the targets for investment and provides guidance to potential applicants on the types of proposals which the Australian Government is seeking to fund to address these targets. All proposals must be submitted by 30 May 2011 (except for regional base-level expression of interest and Community Action Grants).
The review of the Caring for our Country initiative has commenced. Submissions close 5pm AEST 20 May 2011. The review is looking at the effectiveness of the program, achievements to date and will explore options for natural resource management delivery in the future.
An important part of the review is consultation with Australia’s natural resource management stakeholders. The views and experiences of partners and stakeholders are an essential part of informing the review and will help identify program improvements that are practical and focused. In addition, specific feedback from the recipients and applicants of Caring for our Country funding about the outcomes of investments will help tell the Caring for our Country story and inform the review.
After a highly successful inaugural 2010 Leadership Program, the Peter Cullen Water & Environment Trust is proud to announce that the 2011 Science to Policy Leadership Program is now open for applications. This Program focuses on building leadership and communication skills specifically geared to bringing about positive change in water management in Australia. The program selects attendees who are highly motivated, knowledgeable and skilled people who can continue the work of Peter Cullen. To find out more visit the Peter Cullen Trust.
The National Environmental Grants Guide is an annual directory of environmental grant and funding opportunities available from Australian Governments, corporate giving programs and major Australian philanthropic funds and trusts. Produced by Yarramine Environmental, the 2011 edition details over 150 grants from around Australia available throughout the year and can be purchased for $39.95 plus $4.95 postage and handling. If you are a Community Group and would like to raise funds to assist your projects, then consider reselling the 2011 National Environmental Grants Guide in your local community. To order your copy or find out more about reselling the guide visit Yarramine Environmental – 2011 National Environmental Grants Guide.
The Australian Flora Foundation was established in 1981 with the aim of fostering scientific research on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. It was thought that by encouraging research, a greater awareness of the value of the Australian flora would be developed resulting in explicit measures for their conservation and utilisation. Funds for research are raised through the membership of the Foundation, donations from various sources and the interest from bequests. Grants are available for projects which commence from December 2011. The Foundation expects to support between two and four projects at $5000 – $12,000 each in 2012 with possible extension into 2013. Preliminary applications are due by 21 March 2011. To find out more visit Research Grants for funding in 2012.
On 26 July 2010, the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency opened applications under round one of the Green Start program. Applications opened on 26 July 2010 and close at 5:00pm Canberra local time, 20 August 2010. The Green Start program will be delivered through two separate rounds of competitive grant funding. Round one will replace the Green Loans program and provide grants to individuals or organisations to undertake and fund the delivery of on-site energy assessments for households to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Grants will be awarded to accredited assessors and organisations who can deliver high quality assessments through a competitive process. To find out more visit Green Start.
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. Read the rest of this entry »