Funds available to raise environment awareness

Community groups across Queensland can now apply for funding of up to $10,000 to highlight the value of the environment and the need to protect it.

The Natural Resources Awareness Grants were officially opened by Natural Resources and Water Minister Craig Wallace.

"Natural Resources Awareness Grants are offered to fund activities and projects which promote the importance of natural resources in our lives, while encouraging more Queenslanders to become involved in their protection," Mr Wallace said.

The theme for this year's grants is Youth working together – protecting, repairing and restoring the environment

Grants of up to $5000 are available to groups such as Landcare, Bushcare, Coastcare and Waterwatch, and up to $10,000 will be considered for projects where there is a genuine collaboration between two or more organisations.

Minister Wallace said the grants program will help eligible groups develop entertaining and educational projects that engage the community on natural resource issues.

Application forms and guidelines are available from the department’s website www.nrw.qld.gov.au/funding/nr_awareness_grants/index.html or by calling 3238 3165.

Applications close on 19 December 2008.

Minister Craig Wallace – offering funds to promote natural resources

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