Application Package for the 06/07 Fish Habitat Grant Program

Fish Habitat Action Grants Application Package Large grant – maximum $40,000 (excl GST)

A guide for applicants

Who can apply? Applications for funding are sought from individuals, fishing clubs/organisations, community groups or local councils interested in rehabilitating fish habitats in NSW. Joint applications are also encouraged.

Eligibility and Priority Areas Using this application form, applicants can apply for a Habitat Action Grant of up to $40,000 (GST exclusive) where matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis (cash and/or in-kind support). Funding applications must relate to the enhancement of recreational fishing through the improvement of fish habitat. Successful projects are usually funded for one year, however funding extensions may be applied for in writing under certain circumstances (e.g. weather delays etc). Extensions may be provided at the discretion of the grant administrator.

Applications from recreational fishers or which demonstrate the support of local recreational fishers will be given preference. Applications must also show sound technical support and consultation has taken place with NSW DPI Fisheries Conservation staff (details provided, see Table). A checklist to assist applicants forms part of the application form and must be completed.

If you need some ideas for projects, check out the NSW DPI website at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au, go to ‘Fishing and Aquaculture’ page and search for ‘Habitat Action Grants’.

How to apply Applications can be made by completing the attached Grant Funding Application and forwarding it to the:

Fish Habitat Action Grant Administrator NSW DPI, PO Box 865 DUBBO NSW 2830

or via e-mail: [email protected]

Successful applicants will be required to:  enter into a standard Habitat Action Grant Funding Agreement;  obtain relevant permits, as appropriate, prior to any on-ground works commencing;  submit progress reports if requested by the administrator (template provided);  submit reports on completed milestones (template provided) and an invoice as a condition of receiving funding instalments;  submit a final report (template provided) within 60 days of completing the project;  acknowledge the Recreational Fishing Trusts in project media, publications and signage.

Submissions close 5 pm 28 September 2012 Fish Habitat Action Grants Application Package Large grant – maximum $40,000 (excl GST)

For assistance in filling out your application and to ensure applications are consistent with priorities for funding contact:

David Cordina, Conservation Manager NSW DPI Ph: 02 6881 1277 Email: [email protected] or Kylie Russell, Senior Conservation Manager NSW DPI Ph: 02 4916 3817 Email: [email protected]

Or your local regional Conservation Manager: CMA Regions Staff Contact Postal & Email Address Phone Fax Border Rivers/ Anthony Conservation Manager (02) 6763 1440 (02) 6763 1173 Gwydir & Namoi Townsend PO Box 3047 Tamworth NSW 2340 [email protected] Central West, Lachlan David Cordina Conservation Manager (02) 6881 1277 (02) 6881 1295 and Western PO Box 865 Dubbo NSW 2830 [email protected] Murray, Lower Murray Nathan Conservation Manager (02) 6042 4208 (02) 6021 0113 and Murrumbidgee Reynoldson Unit 3/556 Macauley Street Albury NSW 2640 Nathan.Reynoldson @dpi.nsw.gov.au Northern Rivers Simon Walsh Conservation Manager (02) 6626 1256 (02)6626 1377 Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute 1243 Bruxner Highway Wollongbar NSW 2477 [email protected] Hunter/Central Rivers Kylie Russell Snr. Conservation Manager (02) 4916 3817 (02) 4982 1107 Hawkesbury-Nepean Private Bag 1 Nelson Bay NSW 2315 [email protected] Central/South Coast Trevor Daly Conservation Manager (02) 4478 9103 (02) 4472 7542 PO Box 17 Batemans Bay NSW 2536 Trevor.Daly@ dpi.nsw.gov.au

Applicant checklist Please complete the following before submitting your application:

Have you answered all the questions in the application form?  Have you provided a letter of approval/support from the landowner and  their contact details? Have you provided letters of support and contact details from other  stakeholders/partners in the project e.g. local recreational fishers? Do you have matching funding, either in-kind support or dollars?  Have you obtained technical advice and consulted with NSW DPI –  Fisheries Conservation Management staff (list attached)? Have you included photographs and a map of the proposed project site? 

Fish Habitat Action Grant Funding Application

1. Project title

2. Is this project proposal in a coastal catchment (i.e. east of the Great Dividing Range) or an inland catchment (i.e. west of the Great Dividing Range)?

COASTAL  INLAND 

3. Project leader contact details* (*Personal details will only be used to contact you to provide additional information about your application, and other matters related to the Fish Habitat Action Program)

Name: Organisation: ABN: Is the organisation registered for GST? Yes / No Mailing Address:

Phone Number: Fax Number: Email:

4. Project team and identified role of each team member and contact details* Name Role Contact Details Ph: Email: Ph: Email: Ph: Email: Ph: Email:

5. Proposed project duration (Note: please allow 3 months between application lodgement date and proposed start date)

Start date: End date:

6. Brief project summary (Please provide a brief project description, 40 words or less)

7. What is the location of the proposed project? Please include: the waterway’s name and river catchment if known, nearest town and street address. Please attach photographs of the site and a map showing the site location and any public access points. (Please note, photographs need to include the waterway and if the application is successful, photos will need to be taken from the same point pre-works, during works and post-works to show the progress of the rehabilitation)

8. Background (include the identified need for the proposed project)

9. Project objectives (what you plan to achieve)

10. How will you achieve these objectives? (provide maps, plans, diagrams where possible) Please indicate (approximately) the activities or works you propose to undertake:

Riparian fencing (km) Revegetation (km) (ha)

Weed management (km) (ha) Wetland rehabilitation (ha)

Fish passage works (km of habitat Erosion protection (km) opened up) works Re-snagging (no. of snags) Production of e.g. no. of educational resources signs/ brochures)

Other (please describe):

11. Methods, please outline details of the activities mentioned previously

12. Project consultation (include any stakeholders or community organisations such as fishing clubs that support the proposed project) Who has previously assessed this proposal? Attach any letters of support or expert advice

13. Project site ownership details and permits. Please provide name of owner of private land or management agency of public land, if applicable. If applicable please include copies of approvals or permits obtained to undertake the project with your application

Land owner name:

Land owner phone number:

Land manager if different from above:

Land manager phone number:

Approvals required: Yes  No 

Approvals obtained: Yes No  Pending 

Type of approval/s:

Is there public access to the project site: Yes  No 

14. Milestones Break your project down into major steps which can be linked to a funding payment instalment. Please ensure a minimum of 20 % of the total Fish Habitat Action Grant requested is linked to the submission of the Final Report.

Example Proposed Milestone Date Milestone description Funding Payment (insert timeframe in months) 0 months Execution of Funding Agreement 50 % of Total Funding 3 months eg. Obtain quotes, finalise on-ground work plan 6 months eg. Undertake willow control 30 % of Total Funding 9 months eg. Undertake planting of native vegetation 12 months eg. Complete fencing of the riparian zone 20 % of Total Funding Submit final report to NSW DPI

For completion by applicant Proposed Milestone Date Milestone description Funding Payment (insert timeframe in months) 0 months Execution of Funding Agreement months

months

months Completion of program and submission and approval of final report by NSW DPI and RFFTEC/RFSTEC *add more rows if necessary

15. Grant budget Provide a cost breakdown of the project items for which you are seeking a Fish Habitat Action Grant. Note: a maximum of $40,000 (excluding GST) can be sought for individual project applications using this application form. Good and services tax (GST) - Before completing the budget section below, it is important that you read the following information:  If you, or the organisation administering the project, are registered for GST, please quote GST exclusive costings when you fill in your application. The Trust will add GST to your grant payment.  If you, or the organisation administering the grant, are not registered for GST, you are entitled to include any project item GST that you will incur during the project into your budget. If you need more information contact the grant administrator on (02) 6881 1277.

Provide a full breakdown of all sources of funds to meet the total project cost. Please note, there is a requirement for dollar for dollar matching funding to your Fish Habitat Action Grant, which may include cash and/or in-kind support.

Example Budget Funding Funding other Project item: Total cost per (applicant in-kind, Habitat Description of activity item, quantity & cost per unit item voluntary, other Action Grant grant etc) $3,000 (Cash & in- eg. Design and specification (rock fillets) $3,000 $0 kind Landcare, CMA, Council) eg. Environmental Assessment - REF, planning & $5,320 (Council, permit approvals – 70 hrs @ $76/hr $5,320 $0 CMA) eg. Structural works (contractor) $30,000 (CMA $50,000 $20,000 200m rock fillets (2m3 rock / linear m @ $250/m); cash) eg. Weed Control 10 days x 2 contractors @ $350 each per day, $7,500 $7,500 $0 herbicide $500 eg. Native tubestock for revegetation $1,750 $1,750 $0 1000 plants @ $1.75 per plant eg. Treeguards, stakes etc. $1,000 $1,000 $0 1000 sets @ $1.00ea eg. Voluntary labour - Revegetation $3,150 (In-kind $3,150 $0 35 hours x 3 volunteers @$30 per hour Landcare) eg. On-going maintenance/weed control $5,600 (In-kind $5,600 $0 2 day/yr @ $700/day for 4 years Landcare) eg. Interpretive sign development and installation 2 signs @ $350 per sign $700 $700 $0

Total $78,020.00 $30,950.00 $47,070.00

Project Budget

Add more rows as required. Funding Funding other Project item: Total cost per (applicant in-kind, Habitat Description of activity item, quantity & cost per unit item voluntary, other Action Grant grant etc)

Total $ $ $

16. Maintenance Please provide detail as to what activities will be implemented at the project site, once works have been completed, to promote general care, maintenance and survival of the funded works. Include who will be responsible for these activities.

17. Benefits Describe direct benefits to recreational fishing and any flow-on of benefits to other sectors or the community in general.

Submissions close 5 pm 28 September 2012