Community Groups

Coastal protection grants

Are you a community group in the dry tropics region? If so, you could be elligible for up to $12,000 in  funding for a project that contributes to the protection, conservation and restoration of coastal habitats such as endangered littoral rainforest and semi-evergreen vine thickets.

Community groups play a vital role in protecting, rehabilitating and restoring our coastline. NQ Dry Tropics’ Sustainable Coasts program aims to increase participation in natural resource management in the coastal region by providing funding for community groups to undertake on-ground activities.

How to apply

Fill out an application form and submit it to karen.stapleton@nqdrytropics.com.au by 28 February 2012 (projects must be completed by 31 May 2012) or contact Karen on (07) 4724 3544 to check if you are eligible. Additional funding will be available on 1 July 2012 so watch this space for more information.

To be eligible for funding:

  • All projects must be completed by 31 May 2012
  • All project activities must be in the Burdekin Dry Tropics Natural Resource Management Region
  • Community groups do NOT need to be incorporated 
  • Projects that develop, improve and maintain existing works will also be considered

For more information visit wiki.bdtnrm.org.au