Victorian communities and environmental volunteers play key roles in the ongoing protection and conservation of our coastal landscapes.
To support these community groups and their activities, funds are now available through Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program. The grant is open to any incorporated community groups (including Coastcare and Coast Action) groups, as well as indigenous organisations, community service organisations and clubs and education institutions. The Grants Program is a partnership between Australian Government's 'Caring for our Country' and the Department of Sustainability and Environment's Coast Action/Coastcare'.
Grants are available in three categories;
Small Grants - Funds of up to $5000 are available to engage community groups in coastal conservation projects. Small Grants are available through an ‘open round’ process - groups can apply for this funding at any time until the end of 2010.
Indigenous Grants - Funds of up to $20,000 are available to all community groups including indigenous community organizations, co-operatives, trusts and organizations wishing to increase the involvement of indigenous Victorians in coastal management. Small Grants are available through an ‘open round’ process - groups can apply for this funding at any time until the end of 2010.
Medium-Scale Grants - Funds of between $5000 and $50,000 are available to community groups and networks wishing to deliver substantial and strategic coastal projects which align with Victorian and national environmental priorities. Round 1 of Medium-scale grants is now open, and will close on Nov 30, 2009.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposed project with a Coast Action/Coastcare Facilitator.
Further information including Guidelines and Application Forms is available at www.dse.vic.gov.au/coasts
Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (HCRCMA) Coastal Grants Available
Applications close on 4:30pm Monday 18 January 2010
The Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (HCRCMA) is pleased to invite coastal community organisations and coastal land managers to submit Expressions of Interest, for project funding in the range of $5,000 to $20,000, to deliver works and activities in the HCRCMA region coastal zone under the Australian Government's Caring for our Country project - "Engaging NSW communities in coastline conservation".
Projects engaging coastal community organisations in on-ground works and associated activities that enhance & protect the conservation values of coastal ecosystems and environments (including intertidal zones, beaches, dune systems, headlands, estuaries, islands, reefs and near-shore environments) and which address one or more specified Caring for our Country Targets - Littoral rainforest, Weeds of National significance (WONS - including bitou bush and lantana) and Indigenous partnerships, are invited.
Projects that also address other Caring for our Country targets and coastal issues will also be considered.
Expressions of Interest, will be received up to 4:30pm Monday 18 January 2010
Further information or assistance with project development and preparation of Expressions of Interest may be obtained through:
Central Coast
Hayley Skehan
Ph. 4337 1206
hayley.skehan@cma.nsw.gov.au
or
Lower North Coast
Brian Hughes
Ph. 6551 8994 ext 222
brian.hughes@cma.nsw.gov.au
or
General Enquiries
Anna Ferguson
Ph. 4337 1213
anna.ferguson@cma.nsw.gov.au
8th Jan 2010 Update:
An electronic application form will be available on the Caring for our Country website shortly.
Information sessions for business plan applicants will be held in late January and early February. Venue information and session times are also available on the Caring for our
Country website.
For more information on applying for funding under the Caring for our Country 2010-11 Business Plan visit www.nrm.gov.au or call 1 800 552 008.
[View 8th Jan 2010 media release]
[Caring for our Country 2010-11 Business Plan ]
Community Action Grants