Australia Post Community Development Grant

Community groups, including local landcare groups across Australia, can now apply for yearly grants of up to $3,300 (including GST) to help improve their local community and environment, through the Australia Post Landcare Community Development Grants Program.

The grants can fulfil a community groups’ “wish list” and directly fund a community project, help buy much needed tools and equipment, or help raise awareness and encourage more community members to get involved. The flexibility in the allocation of funds aims to help groups in their ability to grow within the community.

Community Benefits
Through their partnership, Australia Post and Landcare Australia aim to assist the thousands of community members across Australia who are working together to improve our environment and way of life.

Creating a healthy environment provides benefits for the whole community. Not only does it beautify our surroundings, it also has economic and social benefits by building more sustainable and healthy communities, productive landscapes and prosperous futures.

Who’s eligible?
Any community group undertaking strategic projects to care for the environment, including landcare groups, youth groups and indigenous groups, can apply for the Australia Post Landcare Australia Community Development Grants. Groups that are not incorporated will need to form a partnership with an organisation that will (and can) accept responsibility for administering the financial aspects of the grant, including insurance, e.g. an incorporated Landcare or catchment organisation.

Closing dates for 2008
Round 2: 19th September 2008

See LandcareOnline