3.3 The Province of Free State (PoFS) The Province of Free State reported that in the 2010/11 financial year it was allocated R4.3 million for the Land Care grant. From these grant funds 18 projects were rolled out and 1 awareness campaign. The projects were meant for pasture establishment and fires; soil erosion control and control of alien plants. The PoFS further submitted that 174 temporary jobs were created. The awareness campaign reached 1000 learners who took part in a four day camp to make them aware of how to manage natural resources. The PoFS also reported that it spent 16 per cent in the fourth quarter of the 2010/11 financial year.