Applications under the 2009-10 State Coastal and Estuary Management Programs
Councils are invited to nominate projects for financial assistance under the 2009-10 State Coastal and Estuary Management Programs. The main objectives of the programs are to improve coastal and estuarine health through the development and implementation of management plans.
DECC has been reviewing these programs and has identified important priorities for them to address, including:
- assessing the health of estuaries and projects that improve estuary health and contribute to meeting NSW State Plan targets relating to improving the condition of aquatic ecosystems
- climate change and sea-level rise impacts on the coastline and estuaries to assess risks for management
- habitat protection and restoration for biodiversity outcomes
- studies that will inform local environmental plans and development control plans, including the contribution of projected sea level rise impacts on coastal hazards.
Councils can apply for grants under these programs by completing the application form in accordance with the grant guidelines (09227cempguidelines.pdf; 62KB). Grant offers will be subject to availability of funds and State-wide priorities at the time applications are received. Funding of up to 50% of a project's costs will be offered for successful grant applications.
Applications for funding support close on Wednesday 6 May 2009. Further information may be obtained by contacting Environment Line on 131 555 or (02) 9995 5000, or by email at info@environment.nsw.gov.au.
Completed application forms for each project for which financial assistance is sought are to be forwarded to:
Manager Coastal and Floodplain Programs
Department of Environment and Climate Change
PO Box 867
Wollongong NSW 2520
Applications can also be lodged electronically to info@environment.nsw.gov.au with supporting documents forwarded by mail.
Page last updated: 30 March 2009
