Deadline: 17-Jan-25
Apply now for the Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science Program to foster connection, education, and stewardship of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
The Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science Program aims to tap into local knowledge and target the collection of data and metrics to enhance the understanding of ecological health and resilience indicators of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area (the Reef).
Objectives
- The program’s objectives are to:
- build greater community participation and stewardship
- engage the public in science by offering opportunities to participate, as citizen scientists, in scientific research projects that enhance understanding of the impact of biodiversity conservation efforts and/or water quality improvements
- generate credible, reliable data that directly relates to the Great Barrier Reef which may support policy, program and management decision-making.
What do you get?
- A grant of up to $2 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.
Duration
- The program will run from 2024-25 to 2029-30.
Eligible Projects
- Your project must:
- support public participation and collaboration in scientific research, tap into local knowledge and target the collection of data and metrics to enhance the understanding of ecological health and resilience indicators
- support the outcomes and objectives of the Reef 2050 plan, the Reef Trust outcomes and the Outstanding Universal Value, opens in a new tab / window of the Great Barrier Reef
- target the collection of credible, reliable data and metrics to enhance understanding of the impact of and help address key threats to Reef health and resilience
- include the participation of the public, as citizen scientists, to contribute in a meaningful role in the delivery of the genuine science outcome throughout the project
- be informed by expert advice, including consultation with Traditional Owners where appropriate
Outcomes
- The program’s intended outcomes are to:
- support decision-making that is informed by cost effective, credible and reliable citizen science data to address key threats to the Reef’s health and resilience
- contribute to Reef Trust Outcomes and the Reef 2050 Plan
- increase uptake of voluntary stewardship behaviours amongst Reef communities
- increase community participation in scientific research projects where participants learn new skills, form new networks, receive acknowledgement for their participation, and receive updates on their participation in specific research projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- You can apply if you:
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- And are one of the following:
- an entity, incorporated in Australia
- an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)
- an incorporated association
- an incorporated not for profit organisation
Ineligibility Criteria
- You can’t apply if you are:
- an individual
- an unincorporated association
- a trust (however, an incorporated trustee may apply on behalf of a trust).
For more information, visit Australian Government.