The Territory Government is supporting Aboriginal Territorians to realise their social and economic aspirations, while caring for country, with the latest round of Aboriginal Ranger Grants.
Minister for Parks and Rangers, Selena Uibo, announced 16 projects will share in $1.4 million in the latest round of grants, bringing the total amount the Territory Labor Government has invested in this Protecting Country, Creating Jobs 2016 election commitment to $12 million.
The re-elected NT Government has promised a further $12 million in Aboriginal Ranger Grants over the next four years.
These grants have delivered outstanding results such as improved marine debris collection along the NT coastline and improved fire and weed management on country.
In the latest round of funding, 13 ranger groups have received grants ranging from $23,000 to $149,808, as part of the Land Management and Conservation Fund (LMCF) category.
LMCF funding can be sought for a various activities including feral, fire and weed management; management of threatened and iconic species; cultural management (protection of cultural sites and knowledge); training and skills development; environmental and ecological monitoring and evaluation; and development of governance structures.
Source: NT Government