Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants
Aim of the program
The aim of the Restoration and Rehabilitation (R&R) program is to facilitate projects of significant environmental benefit to NSW, run by community organisations and State and local government organisations. Through these projects, we also aim to improve the capacity of communities and organisations to protect, restore and enhance the environment.
Objectives
The Objectives of the Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Program are:
- to restore degraded environmental resources, including rare and endangered ecosystems
- to protect important ecosystems and habitats of rare and endangered flora and fauna
- to prevent or minimise future environmental damage
- to enhance the quality of specific environmental resources.
Grants awarded in 2008
Application numbers increased from 2007 and were back to previous years' numbers. A total of 55 applications requesting $4,087,328 were received for the Community Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants Program and 67 applications requesting $5,432,952 were received for the State and Local Government Program.
Community: The Trust awarded 21 grants totalling $1.5 million. An additional 5 projects were shortlisted as reserves should funding become available. A list of successful projects is available on the 2008 Community Restoration & Rehabilitation Grants page.
Government: The Trust awarded 21 grants totalling $1.52 million. It also shortlisted an additional 5 projects as reserves should funding become available. A list of successful projects is available on the 2008 State and Local Government Restoration & Rehabilitation Grants page.
Funding for 2008
Total funds offered under the R&R program in 2008 were: $1.5 million allocated to the Community grants program and $1.5 million allocated to the State and Local Government grants program. Grants between $5,000 and $100,000 were available. The information below will remain available until the next call for applications to this program.
Guidelines and application forms
Stage | Opening date | Closing date | Forms |
| Application (one-stage process) | 15 March 2008 | Closed | 2008 Guidelines for Community and State & Local Government Organisations GLRR2008.pdf (93kb, PDF) |
| 2008 Financial Information Section C 2008Financial.xls (35kb, Excel Spreadsheet) | |||
| Project Measures Project Measures.pdf (61kb, PDF) | |||
| Community Organisations only 2008 Application form for APPRR2008.doc (248kb, Word document) | |||
| State & Local Government Organisations only 2008 Application form for APPSL2008.doc (237kb, Word document) |
Help on downloading and completing application forms.
Case studies
A range of case studies from previously conducted Restoration and Rehabilitation projects are available on the Case Studies page. These projects all have their unique way of assisting to conserve and enhance the Non vegetation projects
Whilst the majority of applications to the Restoration and Rehabilitation Program are for vegetation or other biodiversity projects, the Trust encourages applications from agencies, councils and the community for other types of projects that also meet the objectives of the Program.
These could include projects that address water, air, soil, waste issues, or behavioural / social projects that prevent environmental damage. The Trust staff are available to discuss ideas for potential projects.
Getting Started in Bush Regeneration - video
This video should assist you with your bush regeneration project. It was funded by the NSW Environmental Trust and produced by Environmental Training and Employment (ENVITE) on the NSW North Coast.
The video has three components:
- Site assessment and goal setting
- Weed Control Techniques
- Natural Regeneration and Planting
This video clearly explains how a community group might set up a site, what needs to be considered and how to monitor the site by setting up photo points to determine whether the project objectives are being achieved. It also demonstrates a range of weeding techniques.
The Environmental Trust is offering copies of this to assist groups wishing to undertake restoration and rehabilitation projects. To receive a copy fill out and fax in the order form.
- Download Word 2000 document: BushRegenOrderForm.doc (142kb) and fax to (02) 8837 6099.
Further information for bush regeneration projects
- Management Principles to Guide the Restoration and Rehabilitation of Indigenous Vegetation (PDF Format) indigveg.pdf (67KB, requires Acrobat Reader)
- Guidelines for Monitoring a Bushcare Project www.aabr.org.au
- Visit the Australian Association of Bush Regenerator's web site at www.aabr.org.au.
For further information on Environmental Trust grants, please contact the Environmental Trust on (02) 8837 6093.
Environmental Trust
PO Box 644, PARRAMATTA 2124
Phone: (02) 8837 6093
E-mail:info@environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.au