CMA Incentive Program
Subsidised Courses in Sustainable Land Management for Rural Landholders in the Hunter-Central Rivers Region
August 2007
Source: Hunter-Central Rivers CMA
www.hcr.cma.nsw.gov.au
Hunter-Central Rivers CMA is currently offering subsidised courses in sustainable land management for rural landholders in the Hunter-Central Rivers region. The subsidization is provided through the CMA’s Integrated Land Management Project.
Courses include Sustainable Grazing, Property Planning and Targeting Actions for Local Catchments and are being provided by the Department of Primary Industries and other providers in various locations throughout the region.
Participants will pay only $100 to attend and will, upon completion, be eligible to apply for up to $15,000 from the CMA to implement on-ground works in accordance with their course of study.
For more information on courses being provided, read the course program.
Landholders who have undertaken courses through the Integrated Land Management program (excluding Paddock Plants) can apply to implement on ground works in line with the objectives of the course. Up to $15,000 is available per property on a matching dollar for dollar basis. The closing dates for applications for funding are 26 October 2007 and 15 February 2008. All works funded through this program must be completed by 30 June 2008.
If you have completed a course through the Integrated Land Management Program and you are interested in applying for funding to complete on-ground works, follow the steps outlined below:
- Read the Guidelines for the program carefully;
- Make sure you have read the information pertaining to GST and grants ;
- Register your interest in funding (a CMA officer will contact you to discuss your project and assist you with your application);
- Complete and submit an Application Form and submit it to the CMA before the closing date.
For more information on courses or funding for on-ground works, contact David Green at the Gosford CMA Office on David Green on 4337 1207.
