25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15
The 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15 are part of the national stream of the National Landcare Programme and are one way of marking the 25th anniversary of Landcare as a national movement.
The successful 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15 projects have now been announced.
As a one-off grant round, $5 million (GST exclusive) is being provided to local community groups and individuals across Australia in 2014-15. A total of 291 projects will be undertaken to conserve and protect local environments and manage the natural resource base, contributing to outcomes in the national interest. This approach delivers on the natural resource management community’s desire for a greater focus on local action and priorities.
Projects funded through the 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15 provide opportunities for the broader natural resource management community to participate in projects in their local area.
Successful Projects
Successful applicants and their projects were jointly announced by Minister Hunt and Minister Joyce on 18 December 2014.
The funding provided comprises up to $2.5 million (GST exclusive) for 143 environment focused projects and $2.5 million (GST exclusive) for 148 agriculture focused projects.
- Christmas comes early for landcare - media release 18 December 2014
Funded projects
25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15: Successful Projects (PDF - 1.6 MB)
25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15: Successful Projects (DOCX - 428.66 KB)
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Supporting documents
Applications for the 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15 are now closed. A number of supporting documents that may be useful to successful applicants can be accessed here and are provided for information only.
25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15 Applicant Guidelines
The Applicant Guidelines contain important information about eligibility, the Application process and what can be funded.
Sample draft funding agreement
The Funding Agreement consists of 3 parts. The following draft sample is provided for information only and sets out the terms and conditions of receiving funding under the 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15.
Part A – Project Specific Details (PDF - 310.58 KB)
Part A – Project Specific Details (DOCX - 93.99 KB)
Part B – Standard Terms and Conditions (PDF - 373.16 KB)
Part B – Standard Terms and Conditions (DOCX - 90.26 KB)
Part C – Programme Specific Terms and Conditions (PDF - 207.56 KB)
Part C – Programme Specific Terms and Conditions (DOCX - 60.32 KB)
Sample draft progress and final report
Funding recipients will be required to submit a performance progress report, and upon project completion, a performance final report. Performance progress and final reports will be completed using the online reporting tool (MERIT). The following documents are provided for information only and illustrate the reporting that will be required within MERIT.
Sample draft reporting templates (image only)
Sample progress report (PDF - 1.77 MB)
Sample final report (PDF - 2.78 MB)
Sample draft MS Excel financial reporting template (image only)
Upon project completion, funding recipients will be required to submit financial information on the Project to acquit the funds provided and any other cash contributions identified in their Funding Agreement.
Sample financial reporting template (PDF - 98.08 KB)
Funding recipients who are Individuals will also be required to submit a financial statement prepared by a Qualified Accountant and a statutory declaration. Further details can be found in the sample draft funding agreement.
Contact us
If you have questions about the 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15, please contact the Departments.
Phone: 1800 552 008
Email: 25thAnniversaryLandcareGrants@environment.gov.au
Post:
25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15
Biodiversity Conservation Division
Department of the Environment
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601