Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants
Aim of the program
The aim of the Restoration and Rehabilitation (R&R) program is to facilitate projects to prevent or reduce pollution, the waste stream or environmental degradation of any kind, 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
- to improve the capacity of eligible organisations to protect, restore and enhance the environment
- to undertake resource recovery and waste avoidance projects and to prevent and/or reduce pollution.
Funding for 2009
Total funds being offered under the R&R program in 2009 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 are available. See the table below for information on the 2009 program.
Guidelines and application forms
Stage | Opening date | Closing date | Forms |
Application
(one-stage process) | 21 March 2009 | CLOSED | 2009 Guidelines for Community and State & Local Government Organisations
GLRR2009.pdf (93kb, PDF) |
| | | | 2009 Financial Information Section C
2009Financial.xls (36kb, Excel Spreadsheet) |
| | | | Project Measures
Project Measures.pdf (61kb, PDF) |
| | | | Community Organisations only
2009 Application form for
APPRR2009.doc (260kb, Word Document) |
| | | | State & Local Government Organisations only
2009 Application form for
APPSL2009.doc (247kb, Word Document) |
Help on downloading and completing application forms.
Grants awarded in previous years
For information on previous grants awarded please select the relevant program from the side navigation menu.
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.
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.
The video has three components:
- Site assessment and goal setting
- Weed Control Techniques
- 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
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: 03 June 2009
