FUNDING: Caring for our Country Open Grants announced

The Rudd Government has announced more than $28.5 million in funding to support 137 local and community groups with environmental and sustainable farming projects under Caring for our Country Open Grants.

The package includes more than $5.5 million for sustainable farming practices; $8.9 million for Landcare projects; more than $7.3 million for biodiversity and natural icons, more than $5.7 million for coasts and critical aquatic habitats and more than $1.1 million for other projects.

Read the primary media release or view the list of funded projects.