We are pleased to announce that 23 grants with a total amount of $307,212.00 (ex GST) have been awarded for the Landcare Australia Bushfire Recovery Grants. This grants program was conceived to support farmers, Landcare groups and other community groups with essential wildlife habitat restoration, shelterbelts and fencing projects, and protection of our waterways amongst other recovery activities.
This grants program was made possible due to the extraordinary volume of donations from generous organisations and private donors from across the country and around the world, including our partners Brambles Chep, Bushman’s Tanks, Bloom Aid and Hawkes Brewing.
We would like to thank everyone for their incredible support, the donations have supported Landcare Australia to support Landcare groups and other community groups to facilitate good quality, hands on projects and programs that will improve environmental outcomes and support bushfire restoration projects.
We would also like to send a special thanks to the passionate students of York Public School in South Penrith, NSW who arranged a bake sale and donated all the proceeds towards the Landcare Australia Bushfire Recovery program.
The grant recipients are listed below.
| Group/Network Name | Project Title | State |
| Landcare ACT | Bushfire Recovery in the ACT Region | ACT |
| Bungawalbyn Landcare | Supporting the Bungawalbyn Community Recover from Bushfire | NSW |
| Deua Rivercare | Deua River Post Fire Recovery | NSW |
| Eurobodalla Landcare Network | Protecting Pretty Point Post Fire | NSW |
| Holbrook Landcare Network | Monitoring and Supporting Wildlife Recovery in the Upper Murray NSW | NSW |
| Kosciuszko to Coast | Ecosystem Restoration in Shoalhaven. Flora and Fauna Recovery After Bushfire | NSW |
| Michelago and District Landcare Group | After the Fire: Addressing Threats to People and Wildlife | NSW |
| Nana Glen Landcare Group Inc. | Fire Recovery in Nana Glen – Wildlife Care Project | NSW |
| Northern Rivers Fire & Biodiversity Consortium Inc. | Clawing Back Our Creek – Busby’s Creek Post-fire Cats Claw Intervention | NSW |
| Snowy River Interstate Landcare Committee Inc. | Healing Our Landscape | NSW |
| The Upper Murrumbidgee Demonstration Reach Partnership | Protecting Streambanks and Water Quality from Erosion After Wildfire on the Upper Murrumbidgee | NSW |
| Upper Kangaroo Valley Landcare Group Inc. | Eradication of Migrating Feral Animals | NSW |
| Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council | Healing the Land: After the Fires | NSW |
| Wilsons Creek Huonbrook Landcare Inc. | Fire Recovery in the Wet Subtropics – Stage 1: Future Planning and Post Fire Regeneration | NSW |
| Capricorn Coast Landcare Group Inc. | Cobraball Bushfire Nest Box Project | QLD |
| Watergum | Fodder Farm for our Affected Wildlife | QLD |
| Friends of Billy Goat Hill | Billy Goat Hill Fire Recovery Project | SA |
| Goolwa to Wellington Local Action Planning Association Inc. | Helping Wyndam Farm Recover From Fire | SA |
| Habitat Recovery Alliance | Habitat Recovery Project | SA |
| Bruthen District Landcare | Fairy Dell Recovery Project | VIC |
| Cann Valley Landcare Group | Wangarabell Forest and River Recovery Project Stage 1 | VIC |
| East Gippsland Conservation Management Network | Rainforest Rescue for Threatened Species Habitat | VIC |
| Environs Kimberley | Monitoring and Weeding the Threatened and Priority Ecosystems of Minyirr Buru, Broome | WA |
The Landcare Bushfire Recovery Grants have now closed. Please continue to visit the Landcare Australia website for information about new bushfire recovery grants.
The Landcare Australia Bushfire recovery grants 2020 program will support landcare and community environmental groups as well as networks located in bushfire affected areas across Australia. The aim of the program is to support the urgent needs of the landcare community to restore essential wildlife habitat, shelterbelts and fences, protect our waterways, manage weeds and feral animals, work with Traditional Owner groups and run local community workshops, amongst other recovery activities.
Project Funding Available
Grants of up to $15,000 (excluding GST) are available. It is anticipated this will be the first round of funding from Landcare Australia and that there will be others as more funds are received. At least 15 projects will be awarded funding from this initial round.
Enquiries
If you have any questions after reading these guidelines, please call 02 9412 1040, or email: [email protected].
Key dates
| Applications open: | Wednesday, 26 February 2020 |
| Applications close: | Friday, 13 March 2020 |
| Successful applicants notified: | Friday 20 March 2020 |
Note: Landcare Australia will be assessing applications as they arrive.
Eligibility
Landcare Australia will consider your application if:
- Your Landcare group, environmental group or landcare network is undertaking works in an area affected by bushfire in 2019 or 2020.
- Your project is directly-related to the implementation of bushfire recovery activities, such as:
- survey and impact assessment
- wildlife care (food, water, protection etc.)
- habitat restoration (incl. Nest Boxes, hollows etc.)
- revegetation, shelterbelts and fences
- protecting waterways and managing erosion
- managing weeds and feral animals
- working with Traditional Owner groups
- running local community workshops and events
- other recovery activities
Other conditions:
- Projects to be undertaken in the next 6 months;
- Projects can be conducted on public or private land (where permission granted);
- Multiple applications per group are at this stage unable to be considered.
Ineligible organisations
The following organisations are ineligible to apply:
- Commonwealth statutory authorities;
- State, Territory or Local Governments;
- NRM organisations;
- Schools, pre-schools and education providers;
- Not for profits operating at a nationwide level; and/or
- Universities and research institutions.
Above organisations are strongly encouraged to work as supporting co-contributors for applications with a local group. CLICK HERE to find your nearest group.
Reporting Requirements
As a condition of receiving the grant, you will be required submit photos of your activities and complete a short survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my group need an ABN to receive a grant?
Yes, however if your group does not have an ABN you can arrange for an affiliated group with an ABN (e.g. local council) to receive the grant funds on your behalf.
Does the grant include GST?
Yes, however not all groups are eligible to receive GST. Check whether your group is eligible to receive GST here.
Independent advice should be sought if you are unsure. Please ensure your budget does not exceed the total grant funding stipulated in the guidelines. Funds will be transferred to the applicant’s nominated bank account if deemed successful.
What do I need to include in my budget?
For each item, include a short description and provide details of calculations used to arrive at the amount budgeted;
Inflated budgets will damage the credibility of the proposal.
Filling in your budget table:
In the ‘Activity/Item Description’ column, list the resources, funds and activities required to carry out the project;
‘Funding Requested’, enter the price of the items to be funded. Please note – total funding requested must not exceed the total amount of the grant (ex GST);
Where is the funding coming from?
Landcare Australia is working with individuals, corporate partners, and other philanthropic partners to provide funding for landcare projects in fire affected areas.
Terms and Conditions
The funding for this grant will be administered by Landcare Australia. Before receiving funding, you will be required to agree to the standard terms and conditions.
Funding out to groups
Landcare Australia will continue to raise funds for bushfire affected communities, and welcome Expressions of Interest after the closing date.
