NLP has opened the Community Support Component: Investing in Community Projects. Community Support funds local and regional landcare activities consistent with priorities in accredited, regional NRM plans and investment strategies.

Investing in Community Projects complements the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) and National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality (NAPSWQ) by funding specifically comunity-based projects. These can include measures to combine production and conservation on farms, improve the skills of NRM managers, promote best management practice and better integrate natural resource management into business and property plans.

Closing date is 26^th Feb 2007.

Further Information: Guidelines and application forms are available at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry website.