Grants to help raise awareness of natural resources
Published Wednesday, 27 September, 2006 at 09:28 AM
Minister for Natural Resources and Water
The Honourable Kerry Shine
Community groups and schools across the State have the opportunity to share in grants totalling up to $100,000 to highlight the importance of Queensland’s natural resources.
Natural Resources and Water Minister Kerry Shine said he urged community and schools to apply for assistance under the 2007 Community Awareness Grants.
Community groups and schools can apply for up to $5000 and grants of up to $10,000 will be considered where projects are a genuine collaboration between two or more organisations.
“This is the fourth year that the Community Awareness Grants have been offered to highlight the importance of our natural resources and the valuable work of the volunteers who protect them,” Mr Shine said.
“Each year, the Department provides up to $100,000 in small grants to community groups, such as Landcare, Coastcare, Bushcare and Waterwatch, and to schools.”
“These grants encourage local people to get involved in the many community organisations that monitor the health of our land and waterways, repair damaged landscapes, and protect our precious natural resources.”
“To achieve the most impact for each project, community groups should consider working in partnership with other like-minded organisations, schools, businesses or local governments.”
Application forms and guidelines are available from the Department of Natural Resources and Water web site at www.nrm.qld.gov.au. Applications close 27 October 2006.
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