Landcare grants available for landholders, schools and Landcare group
We’re seeking video applications from landholders, schools and Landcare groups in the Riverina to apply for Landcare funding!
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Champion landholder
Grant available: $5,000.
Landholders to submit a video to inspire other landholders in the Riverina.
In your video, tell landholders (and the world):
- How you combine NRM and sustainable agriculture on your farm and the benefits
- A project you have completed/a project that you would like to undertake or a combination of both
- How the project benefits the environment
- Why sustainable agriculture, NRM and/or First Nations knowledge and cultural practices are important.
Champion school
Grant available: $3,000 to $5,000.
Schools are invited to submit videos to inspire the next generation of sustainable farmers and Landcarer’s in the Riverina.
In your video, tell them (and the world):
- About your school
- A project you have completed/a project that you would like to undertake or a combination of both
- How the project benefits the environment
- Why sustainable agriculture, NRM and/or First Nations knowledge and cultural practices are important.
Champion Landcare groups
Grant available: $5,000 to $10,000.
Groups are invited to submit videos to inspire local landholders, communities, and organisations in the Riverina.
Tell them (and the world):
- A project you have completed/a project that you would like to undertake or a combination of both
- How the project benefits the environment
- Why sustainable agriculture, NRM and/or First Nations knowledge and cultural practices are important.
What can be funded
- Delivering or providing Landcare projects, events, programs, initiatives and services.
- Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials.
- Activities and resources that will strengthen Landcare projects or local networks (capacity building).
Video application details
- Applications open Tuesday 4 October and close Monday 5 December 2022
- Winners will be announced Monday, 12 December 2022
- Videos must be approx. 3 minutes in duration
- Videos can be made using smartphones, video cameras, image, or animation applications
- The video can be a short story, documentary, interview/s and/or animation
- Successful videos will be assessed on authenticity, creativity, and presentation. To submit a video, complete the online form and upload your video.
Riverina Local Land Services retains the right to use the successful videos to promote natural resource management, sustainable farming, and Aboriginal culture through Riverina Local Land Services promotional platforms.
More information, contact Jade Auldist, Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator on 0473 055 466 or via email jade.auldist@lls.nsw.gov.au