Soil carbon projects are among some of the successful tenders to receive Federal Funding under the Caring for our Country program, which is announcing recipients today.
The Rudd Government will today announce more than $28.5 million in funding to support 137 local and community groups with environmental and sustainable farming projects.
Environment Minister, Peter Garrett and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tony Burke, said grants of between $80,000 and $400,000 would assist catchment management bodies, farmer and community groups, universities and industry organisations.
The ministers said climate change and other pressures such as invasive weeds and pests underline the need for the Government to continue to work in partnership with communities to help ensure the future of Australia's environment and farming industries.
Mr Burke said Australia's farmers are world-leaders in sustainable land management and the funding will help them to continue their environmental work.
* For details about the successful grant applications go to www.nrm.gov.au
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