Welcome to Richmond Landcare Inc
Our Mission: To inform, support and represent all Landcare Groups and other community members in the protection, management and enhancement of natural resources in the Richmond River Catchment, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Formed in 1998, RLI is an incorporated non-profit Landcare network formed to support community Landcare groups and natural resource management and sustainable agriculture projects. RLI acts as an umbrella and lobby group for regional Landcare groups, provides information on natural resource management issues, provides environmental training and educational opportunities. RLI members represent Dunecare, Rivercare, Landcare, Coastcare, SoilCare, School-based (Junior) Landcare and farming groups on the Far North Coast of NSW, Australia.
In accordance with the NSW Associations Incorporated Act 2009 No. 7, RLI does not provide pecuniary gain for its member groups.
Formed in 1998, RLI is an incorporated non-profit Landcare network formed to support community Landcare groups and natural resource management and sustainable agriculture projects. RLI acts as an umbrella and lobby group for regional Landcare groups, provides information on natural resource management issues, provides environmental training and educational opportunities. RLI members represent Dunecare, Rivercare, Landcare, Coastcare, SoilCare, School-based (Junior) Landcare and farming groups on the Far North Coast of NSW, Australia.
In accordance with the NSW Associations Incorporated Act 2009 No. 7, RLI does not provide pecuniary gain for its member groups.
20th Anniversary Member Grants 2018/19
This year Richmond Landcare Incorporated (RLI) celebrates its 20th anniversary. As part of our celebrations RLI have allocated $20,000 towards a special grants program for member groups. This money is drawn from our own reserves, and disbursed to members as an investment in our network at a time of reduced funding for NRM and Landcare.
RLI member groups are invited to apply for a grant of up to $1000 for a specific program or project. Applications will be assessed against our mission and vision statements:
Mission “To inform, support and represent all Landcare Groups and other community members in the protection, management and enhancement of natural resources in the Richmond River Catchment”
Vision “To have a catchment where: Communities are empowered to sustain their managed and natural landscapes; There is a balance between productive landscapes and natural ecosystem needs in a climate of change and through climate change; The Landcare ethos is embedded in all generations to ensure that the care and management of our natural resources continues in the Richmond River catchment”
We ask that applications be restricted to one page and include:
Applications should be accompanied by the 2018 RLI Members update form (click the link to download).
Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising 2 RLI committee members and an independent person selected from another regional Landcare network. Only current members of Richmond Landcare Inc are eligible to apply.
Applications are now open and will close at 5pm 4 January 2019. Results will be advised by 4 February 2019.
To apply, please send an email to info[at]richmondlandcare.org with your one-page application and the members update form attached. Posted applications should be sent to PO Box 525 Alstonville 2477 and be postmarked before the closing time.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
RLI member groups are invited to apply for a grant of up to $1000 for a specific program or project. Applications will be assessed against our mission and vision statements:
Mission “To inform, support and represent all Landcare Groups and other community members in the protection, management and enhancement of natural resources in the Richmond River Catchment”
Vision “To have a catchment where: Communities are empowered to sustain their managed and natural landscapes; There is a balance between productive landscapes and natural ecosystem needs in a climate of change and through climate change; The Landcare ethos is embedded in all generations to ensure that the care and management of our natural resources continues in the Richmond River catchment”
We ask that applications be restricted to one page and include:
- a brief description of the project;
- the amount sought under the 20th Anniversary Grants Program;
- details of how the funds are to be applied;
- an estimate of the number of members of the group engaged on the project; and
- an estimate of the number of hours members will spend on the project.
Applications should be accompanied by the 2018 RLI Members update form (click the link to download).
Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising 2 RLI committee members and an independent person selected from another regional Landcare network. Only current members of Richmond Landcare Inc are eligible to apply.
Applications are now open and will close at 5pm 4 January 2019. Results will be advised by 4 February 2019.
To apply, please send an email to info[at]richmondlandcare.org with your one-page application and the members update form attached. Posted applications should be sent to PO Box 525 Alstonville 2477 and be postmarked before the closing time.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
