FUNDING, NRM: Closing date for Caring for our Country applications extended and $5 million allocated to bushfire projects in Victoria

The closing date for all Australian Government Caring for our Country 2009-10 business plan proposals has been extended to 3 April 2009.

Ministers Garrett and Burke have also announced more than $5 million to support bushfire recovery projects in Victoria. The Australian Government will work closely with the Victorian Government to ensure the funding achieves the best outcomes for these bushfire affected areas. Further information about the process for these funds will be available shortly.