Coles, Yates and Junior Landcare Grants
Through 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 of $1000 to assist them with the cost of their projects like bush tucker gardens, waterwise gardens, vege gardens and plans for environmental practices and learning activities.

More details on the programs which are sponsored by Yates and Coles visit: http://www.juniorlandcare.com/Grants.htm

2010 remaining closing dates:

• Round 2: 5pm Friday 14th May (Yates and Coles)
• Round 3: 5pm Friday 6th August (Yates and Coles)
• Round 4: Friday 22nd October (Yates and Melbourne Water only - Please note there are NO COLES grants available this round).
  

Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance
This assistance helps irrigation water providers to develop modernisation plans for their districts that identify ways to upgrade irrigation infrastructure and assess options to adapt to a future with less water. The program will remain open to receive and assess applications until 29 Oct 2012, unless all available funds are committed earlier. Visit www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/srwui/impa.html 

Living Greener initiative
A range of opportunities are available under the Dept Environment Water Heritage & Arts Living Greener initiative. These include assistance for ceiling insulation, solar hot water and rainwater & greywater usage. Further details can be accessed at www.livinggreener.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. Reimbursements of up to $1500 per year are available. 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 OR call 1800 087 670
 
Water for the Future funding
Through Water for the Future, the Australian Government is investing in a range of programs over 10 years to address four key priorities, taking action on climate change, using water wisely, securing water supplies and healthy river waterways. Further details can be accessed at www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/index.html

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 visit:
 
http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/index.shtml  

2010 Banksia Environmental Foundation Awards
Entries are open in the following categories:
2010 Banksia Environmental Awards
2010 Banksia Community Grant
2010 Mercedes-Benz Australian Environmental Research Award
 
For more information or to apply visit http://www.banksiafdn.com/  
 
National Riverprize Awards by International Riverfoundation
In 2010, the National Riverprize is valued at A$200,000, funded by the Australian Government's Water for the Future plan.
Closes: 14 May 2010
Riverprize is open to individuals, organisations or agencies who can demonstrate outstanding achievements in river management and restoration.
For more information visit: http://www.riverfoundation.org.au//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=47

Ms Natalie Baker , Partnerships Manager International Riverfoundation
Email: natalie@riverfoundation.org.au
Telephone: (07) 3123 7767 (ext 404)
Fax: (07) 3103 4574
 
National Landcare Awards | 24 June
 
For the first time ever, Landcare Australia will be making a limited number of tickets to the National Landcare Awards available for purchase to the landcare community and the general public.

The ceremony will be held in the Great Hall at Parliament House, Canberra.

Tickets will be on sale from Thursday April 15th and close Tuesday June 1st.  Tickets are $50 per person (tables of 10 people) for pre-dinner drinks in the Marble Foyer and the Gala Awards Dinner in the Great Hall of Parliament House.

To order your tickets please speak to Noemi Simaki at Landcare Australia Ltd on
02 9412 1060 or email awards@landcareaustralia.com.au with your contact details, including address, phone number and number of tickets you would like to purchase.