Sustaining our environment

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Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants

Aim of the program

Environmental TrustThe aim of the Restoration and Rehabilitation (R&R) program is to facilitate projects of significant environmental benefit to NSW, run by community organisations and State and local government organisations. Through these projects, we also aim to improve the capacity of communities and organisations to protect, restore and enhance the environment.

Objectives

The Objectives of the Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Program are: 

  • to restore degraded environmental resources, including rare and endangered ecosystems 
  • to protect important ecosystems and habitats of rare and endangered flora and fauna 
  • to prevent or minimise future environmental damage
  • to enhance the quality of specific environmental resources.

Funding for 2008

Total funds being offered under the R&R program in 2008 are: $1.5 million allocated to the Community grants program and $1.5 million allocated to the State and Local Government grants program. Grants between $5,000 and $100,000 will be available.

Guidelines and application forms

 Stage

Opening date 

Closing date 

 Forms

Application
(one-stage process)
15 March 2008Closed2008 Guidelines for Community and State & Local Government Organisations 
GLRR2008.pdf (93kb, PDF)
   2008 Financial Information Section C 
2008Financial.xls (35kb, Excel Spreadsheet)
   Project Measures
Project Measures.pdf (61kb, PDF)
   Community Organisations only
2008 Application form for 
APPRR2008.doc (248kb, Word document)
   State & Local Government Organisations only
2008 Application form for
APPSL2008.doc (237kb, Word document)

Help on downloading and completing application forms.

Case studies

A range of case studies from previously conducted Restoration and Rehabilitation projects are available on the Case Studies page. These projects all have their unique way of assisting to conserve and enhance the New South Wales environment.

Non vegetation projects

 

 

Whilst the majority of applications to the Restoration and Rehabilitation Program are for vegetation or other biodiversity projects, the Trust encourages applications from agencies, councils and the community for other types of projects that also meet the objectives of the Program.

These could include projects that address water, air, soil, waste issues, or behavioural / social projects that prevent environmental damage. The Trust staff are available to discuss ideas for potential projects.

Getting Started in Bush Regeneration - video

This video should assist you with your bush regeneration project.  It was funded by the NSW Environmental Trust and produced by Environmental Training and Employment (ENVITE) on the NSW North Coast.

  Bush Regeneration Video CoverThe video has three components:

  1. Site assessment and goal setting
  2. Weed Control Techniques
  3. Natural Regeneration and Planting

This video clearly explains how a community group might set up a site, what needs to be considered and how to monitor the site by setting up photo points to determine whether the project objectives are being achieved.  It also demonstrates a range of weeding techniques. 

The Environmental Trust is offering copies of this to assist groups wishing to undertake restoration and rehabilitation projects.  To receive a copy fill out and fax in the order form.

Further information for bush regeneration projects

Grants awarded in 2007

Community: In the 2007 grants round, 36 applications were received requesting $2.44 million. The Trust awarded 22 grants totalling $1.52 million. An additional 2 reserve grants totalling $107,000 were also awarded. An updated list of successful projects is available on the 2007 Community Restoration & Rehabilitation Grants page.

Government: In the 2007 grants round, 37 applications were received requesting $2.71 million. The Trust awarded 22 grants totalling $1.52 million including reserve projects. An additional 3 reserve grants totalling $238,111 were also awarded. An updated list of successful projects is available on the 2007 Government Restoration & Rehabilitation Grants page.

While the total number of applications in 2007 was lower than 2006, the Technical Committee agreed that applications were of high quality. There was also a good mix of integrated proposals.

For further information on Environmental Trust grants, please contact the Environmental Trust on (02) 8837 6093.

Environmental Trust
PO Box 644, PARRAMATTA 2124
Phone: (02) 8837 6093
E-mail:info@environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.au

 

 

Page last updated: 01 August 2008