Threatened Species Network Community Grants
On September 7, the 2008 Threatened Species Network Community Grants recipients were announced by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.
The Threatened Species Network is a partnership between WWF-Australia and the Australian Government funded through the Caring for our Country initiative.
The network manages a small grants program. There is one call for funding each year and successful projects are announced on threatened species day (September 7) each year. Projects must benefit threatened species or ecological communities listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
National priorities
All Threatened Species Network Community Grants projects will contribute to national priority outcomes of Caring for our Country by
- contributing to conservation of biodiversity and
- enhancing community skills, knowledge and engagement with Indigenous Australians and volunteers.
Who can apply?
Incorporated community groups can apply for funding. Unincorporated community groups may also apply provided that a local or state government agency or incorporated regional natural resource management body will provide financial management for the project.
You must discuss your proposed project activities with a Threatened Species Network Coordinator to be considered for funding.
When is the closing date?
Round 11 of the TSN Community Grants Program closed on 30 May 2008.
What size are the grants?
Small grants of up to $50 000 (including GST) will be considered.
What kinds of projects are funded?
On-ground activities to protect threatened species and ecological communities such as:
- habitat restoration
- propagating and planting threatened plant species
- threat mitigation through weeding and feral animal control
- protecting and restoring significant freshwater, marine or estuarine ecosystems
- monitoring and surveying species populations
- fencing
- fire management
Proposed activities must be consistent with any action or recovery plan for the species or ecological community, or a relevant threat abatement plan.
See examples of projects funded under the Threatened Species Network Community Grants program on the WWF Australia web site .
Questions?
For advice on your proposal or questions related to the application please contact the Threatened Species Coordinator for your region
Web: www.wwf.org.au/ourwork/species/tsn
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