WCMA Funding

Prepare for the Next Drought

Undertake the "Stockplan" training course and one of three specialised Department of Primary Industry drought training courses* and you may be eligable for up to $10, 000 for on-ground works to better prepare for the next drought.

Applications for on-ground works close April 30, 2008.

Click here for The Prepare for the Next Drought Incentive Program flyer (800kb)
Click here for The Stockplan Training Course information (400kb)

WCMA sponsorships

Western CMA sponsors various local and regional events. To see if you event complies with the CMAs sponsorship policy click here.

I have a good idea. How can WCMA help me get started?

There are a variety of different funding sources available to help with your project. For example, the Western CMA has access to funds from the Natural Heritage Trust and National Action Plan for Water Quality and Salinity. The WCMA also administers National Landcare Plan funds. The major funding for Natural Resource Managment incentives is launched once a year and is competetive.

National Landcare Program 2007 - Open to 28 September 2007

The NLP 2007 funding is now available for grants of $20,000 or less. The funding ratio is 1:1 Application close 28th Septmeber and you should complete your project by the end of April 08.

Click here for more information on the program.

Incentives 2007 - now closed

The Western CMA has $5.6 million available through the 2007 Incentive Program. Applications are accepted until 30 March. Click here for more information on the program.

Enterprise Based Conservation - now closed

Landholders in the Western Division can apply for funds through the Enterprise Based Conservation program, which involved managing land for conservation rather than for agricultural production. Click here for more information on the program. Click here for more information on the program.

NLP Round 3 2006. Closed

Click here to see details of 2006 funding

2006 Incentives. Closed

Click here to see details of 2006 funding

2005 Incentives. Closed

Click here to see details of 2005 funding