New funding opportunities!

Do you have a Landcare project in mind? There are a number of new funding opportunities for 2017.

If you are interested in any of the below funding opportunities for a project in your area, Nambucca Valley Landcare are happy to work with you to design a project and apply for funding.

Grass Roots Grant The 2017 granting round is now open! Small grants are available to organisations working in rural and regional Australia. AFF will be accepting Expressions of Interest between 15th December 2016 and the 28th February 2017.

Building Better Regions Fund | Community Investments Stream The Community Investments Stream will fund community building activities including, but not limited to, new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, and leadership and capability building activities. These projects will deliver economic and social benefits to regional and remote communities. Applications for the Community Investments Stream open on 18 January 2017 and close on 31 March 2017.

Litter Prevention Grants Program In partnership with Keep NSW Beautiful, community litter grants help community groups tackle littering in their local area. Funded by the waste levy under Waste Less, Recycle More, this program also provides resources, tools and advice to community groups working to keep their local area clean. Due 1st March 2017.

Small Grants for Rural Communities is the longest running and broadest program FRRR offers, opening twice per year.

Grants of up to $5,000 are available for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities in rural, regional or remote Australia. Priority is given to communities of 10,000 or fewer. Hard copy applications must be clearly postmarked on or before Friday, 31 March 2017.