Low Carbon Diet Community Funding Program
The Low Carbon Diet Community Funding Program offers grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 to not-for-profit incorporated community organisations, local councils and tertiary institutions to implement the Low Carbon Diet program. The 30 day program encourages Queenslanders to work together in teams at a local level to reduce their CO2 emissions by 2 tonnes by making simple changes to everyday actions around the house. There are a number of rounds each year.  More information is available from: www.climatesmart.qld.gov.au 
 
Gambling Community Benefit Fund
The Community Benefit Funds Unit within the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation administers four non-recurrent grant programs for not-for-profit organisations. For up-to-date information on the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund, Breakwater Island Community Benefit Fund and Reef Casino Community Benefit Fund, please go to:
http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/index.shtml

Grants for Professional Development
Staff members from not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to $2000 to support their professional development. The grants are offered by web-based software company Advanced Solutions International. Further information about the fund and how to apply can be found at www.advsol.com/ap/scholarship

Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal's Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program is now open and will benefit people in rural and remote communities. Further information can be accessed at www.frrr.org.au

Junior Landcare | Small Grants Program
The Junior Landcare Grants Program, any school or organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects. The program targets major issues relevant to our natural environment including: Water quality, waste reduction, school gardens, biodiversity & land. Coles and Yates support these grants on a quarterly basis. For more information and application forms go to: http://www.landcareonline.com.au/ or contact Sarah Harris on 03) 9662 9977.

Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
The QRAA website outlines a range of financial assistance programs to primary producers and small businesses. For details visit www.qraa.qld.gov.au
 
FarmReady Reimbursement Grants
FarmReady Reimbursement Grants, for courses completed prior to 30 May 2012, assist primary producers and Indigenous land managers to attend approved training courses aimed at improving their capacity to adapt to climate change and increase self reliance and preparedness. Applications forms need to be lodged and approved prior to attending approved courses, followed by submitting the claim for reimbursement (up to 30 days after the completion of the course).  Managed by the department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, further information and application/claim forms can be accessed at www.farmready.gov.au 
 
For further information on grants available in Queensland check out The Australian Green Grants Guide 2008, available from our bookshop or visit the Queensland Government grant wizard at www.qld.gov.au/grants  

The Australian Agricultural College Corporation (AACC)
The AACC 2010 Training Guide is available at:
http://www.agriculturalcollege.qld.edu.au/resources/prospectus/2010/training_guide_2010.pdf

Landcare New Group Starter Kit now available
The kit, developed by Landcare Australia Ltd, was designed to assist those interested in setting up a community landcare group. It includes the general steps involved and the formal requirements that need to be considered when starting a group. To download the free kit visit www.landcareonline.com

2010 SEQ Healthy Waterways Awards Award nominations are open
Enter the Awards now for your chance to share in $23,500 prize money! There are nine Award categories open to individuals, community groups and organisations who are working towards achieving healthy waterways. Each category winner will receive a cash prize of $1,500 and will be eligible for the Minister's Grand Prize of $10,000.

Entry into the Awards is easy, simply download the electronic Entry Form from the Healthy Waterways website, complete and submit it by 5pm Monday 12 April 2010.
http://www.healthywaterways.org/HealthyWaterways/2010HealthyWaterwaysAwards.aspx

Nominations are now open for the 2010 Reconciliation Awards for Business
The Reconciliation Awards for Business recognise businesses and community organisations who are taking positive steps in advancing reconciliation in Queensland. The awards offer a total of $25,000 in prize money. This is a Queensland Government Initiative. Nominations close Friday 12 March
http://www.reconciliation.qld.gov.au/awards/

2010 Premier's ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards
Nominations close: Friday 26 March. The awards are an opportunity to showcase and celebrate individuals, schools, communities and companies that are working to reduce our impact on the planet and sustain our Queensland lifestyle.
More info: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/premiersawards/

National Awards
The 2010 National Landcare Awards will be held in Canberra on Thursday June 24th. The Awards ceremony will be a dinner at Parliament House. Landcare Australia will also facilitate workshops for the finalists in all categories in the afternoon before the dinner. More information about the finalists, the Awards Ceremony and the Landcare Awards Workshops will be available in March.