Caring for our Country Targeted Area Grants MERI Plan (example) (For projects over $80,000 (GST excl.) The purpose of this plan is to clearly set out the project activities to be undertaken, and the intended outputs and outcomes of this project. The plan also ensures that the process for monitoring progress and achievements is defined – doing so will support accountability of achievements and an adaptive management approach. This MERI Plan will need to be reported on, reviewed and updated (where necessary) at each reporting period. Data and information reported as set out in this MERI Plan will also assist the Australian Government to report against the Caring for our Country 5 year Outcomes, To assist with this, your MERI and may also be used to report publicly on project and program achievements. Plan should be developed with reference to the Program MERI Plan. The Sustainable Environment Program MERI Plan, and the following documents are available on the program website . This MERI template is based on the principles and processes set out in: The Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement Strategy Caring for our – Country and Biodiversity Fund (the MERI Strategy); Completion of this MERI template will require that you are familiar with the concepts discussed in the MERI Strategy Developing and Using Program Logic in Natural Resource Management user guide – NRM MERI Framework, Australian Government Natural Resource Management Monitoring Evaluation Reporting and Improvement Framework Important Definitions
Caring for our Country Targeted Area Grants MERI Plan (example) (For projects over $80,000 (GST excl.) The purpose of this plan is to clearly set out the project activities to be undertaken, and the intended outputs and outcomes of this project. The plan also ensures that the process for monitoring progress and achievements is defined – doing so will support accountability of achievements and an adaptive management approach. This MERI Plan will need to be reported on, reviewed and updated (where necessary) at each reporting period. Data and information reported as set out in this MERI Plan will also assist the Australian Government to report against the Caring for our Country 5 year Outcomes, and may also be used to report publicly on project and program achievements. To assist with this, your MERI Plan should be developed with reference to the Program MERI Plan. The Sustainable Environment Program MERI Plan, and the following documents are available on the program website . This MERI template is based on the principles and processes set out in: The Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement Strategy – Caring for our Country and Biodiversity Fund (the MERI Strategy); Completion of this MERI template will require that you are familiar with the concepts discussed in the MERI Strategy Developing and Using Program Logic in Natural Resource Management – user guide NRM MERI Framework, Australian Government Natural Resource Management Monitoring Evaluation Reporting and Improvement Framework Important Definitions
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