Deadline: 4-Dec-20
The Central West Local Land Services is entering the third year of offering Resilient Community Small Grants to empower local communities to adapt to impacts of adverse conditions whilst continuing to thrive.
The challenges presented over the past few years have had various impacts on local communities, groups and the projects they support. This project allows for community-focused groups to continue doing what they do best.
Funding is proudly made available by the Catchment Action NSW program and must support ecosystem services to align with the program’s themes and outcomes.
Funding Information
- The Resilient Communities Small Grants project will offer grants of between $1000-$5000.
Project Priorities
Projects should improve community resilience with a focus on:
- Soils and Land – Soils are protected or rehabilitated to support ecosystem services;
- Aquatic Ecosystems – Streams, wetlands and estuaries are protected or rehabilitated to support ecosystem services;
- Terrestrial Ecosystems – Native vegetation and terrestrial habitats are protected or rehabilitated to support ecosystems services;
- Significant Species – Native plants and animal populations of State, regional and local significance are maintained for long term viability in balance with their landscape;
- Caring for Country – Protecting or preserving Cultural heritage values.
Eligibility Criteria
- In addition to the outlined priorities, projects must meet the following criteria:
- ABN or agreement for auspice;
- GPS Coordinates for on-ground works;
- Admin costs no more that 10% of total grant;
- Project within Central West LLS boundaries;
- Any previous projects must be complete;
- Have no outstanding debts with LLS;
- Must be an incorporated association;
- Public liability (min $10mil);
- Projects must be completed by 30 June 2021.
- The following are not eligible for consideration:
- In-stream works;
- Individuals;
- Activities already funded;
- Activities already delivered;
- Activities for personal or private benefit;
- Your organisation/group is subject to an Independent Commission Against Corruption;
- (ICAC), Local Land Services (LLS), Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) or other legal investigation;
- Projects do not meet project priority requirements;
- Applications do not meet the eligibility criteria.
- Who can apply?
- Community groups;
- Landcare groups;
- Schools;
- Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs);
- Committees/associations;
- Not for profit organisations;
- Industry/producer groups.
How to Apply
- Applications should be made via the application link provided on their website.
IMPORTANT: In addition to your application, you must provide a brief budget and select your projects standard outputs using the templates provided in the ‘DOCUMENTS’ section on their website.
For more information, visit https://engage.centralwest.lls.nsw.gov.au/resilient-communities-small-grants