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On Friday, 19 September, Minister Hunt and Minister Joyce launched the 25^th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15.

This is a one-off grants round in 2014-15 to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of landcare as a national movement.

Up to $5 million is available through grants of $5000 to $20 000 (GST exclusive).  Of this, up to $2.5 million is available for agriculture focussed projects and up to $2.5 million is available for environment focussed projects and projects are to be completed by 30 June 2016.

Closing date and time

Electronic Applications must be received by 2.00pm (AEDT) on Monday, 20 October 2014.

Hardcopy Applications must be received on or before close of business on Monday, 20 October 2014.

Applicant information

The Ministers’ media release, Applicant Guidelines, frequently asked questions, Application form, sample draft funding agreement, and reporting templates (performance and financial) are available on the new-look National Landcare Programme website: http://www.nrm.gov.au/national/25th-anniversary-landcare-grants

The 25^th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15 are targeted towards local community groups and individuals that can successfully deliver local natural resource management projects. State and local government organisations and regional NRM groups cannot apply. Applicants with queries can contact the Department’s Community Information Unit by phoning 1800 552 008 in the first instance or to the generic mailbox for this grants round which is 25thAnniversaryLandcareGrants@environment.gov.au.