Deadline: 20-Jun-25
The WIRES is pleased to invite applications for its National Grants Program designed to support best practice wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, an increase in emergency preparedness for wildlife, and native species recovery projects, to improve long-term outcomes in Australia.
Objectives
- The NGP was developed to provide ongoing support for wildlife, and their habitats, across Australia. WIRES’ focus is on proposals that have tangible, positive, and ideally long-term, outcomes for wildlife. Program objectives include:
- Building capacity and capability for the Australian wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sector,
- Improving emergency preparedness and response capabilities to assist wildlife,
- Preserving species and their habitat through projects leading to long term positive outcomes for native wildlife,
- Raising community awareness and inspiring broader community involvement in supporting Australian wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and preservation.
Award Categories
- WIRES honour some instrumental wildlife supporters, selecting grant recipients to receive the following special awards:
- Mikla Lewis OAM Habitat Restoration & Enhancement Grant: To be awarded for a wildlife project, or projects, focused on habitat restoration, renovation, or enhancement.
- Pat Connors Avian Grant: To be awarded for one large avian project or a series of smaller avian projects.
- Helen George OAM Mammal Grant: To be awarded for a project, or projects, focused on improved outcomes for one or more mammal species.
Funding Information
- Up to $1 million is available across these tiers annually, and eligible applicants are invited to submit proposals for:
- Tier 1: Individually Licensed Wildlife Rescuers and Carers: (maximum $2,000)
- Tier 2: Licensed Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Organisations: (maximum $8,000)
- Tier 3: Environmental NGOs and Community Groups: (maximum $20,000)
- Tier 4: Consortia/Multi-partner Collaborations: (maximum $50,000)
Duration
- One-off funding granted via this program supports projects that run for 6-12 months.
Assessment Criteria
- Assessments are based on the proposed project, value for money, collaborative opportunities, funding priorities, and demonstrated need.
For more information, visit WIRES.