Important Information

- To be considered for funding, proposed projects must have a positive natural resource management outcome.

- Funding will be considered for projects that help protect or improve the sustainability of rural enterprises, remnant native vegetation, rivers and riparian vegetation, re-creation of natural habitat, reduce soil erosion, ground water-driven salinity in catchments and other biodiversity orientated issues.

- Proposed projects should be within the Upper Torrens Catchment [refer Catchment map].

- Funding will not be given retrospectively to projects that have already commenced. A site inspection must be undertaken before the work is carried out.

- If this work is to be undertaken on local council, state or federal government land, we will require a formal letter indicating their support (if you have difficulties with this or you are unsure who to contact please speak with the project Manager). Some projects may also require public consultation if the works are of a sensitive nature (eg exotic tree removal on public land) before funding can be considered. If relevant, this will be discussed during the site inspection.

- Projects that consider a whole of property or whole of landscape approach are encouraged. - Groups are encouraged to apply for funding.

- Funding is made available generally on a reimbursement basis after a project is complete, or after significant milestones are achieved and sighted. In exceptional circumstances (i.e. projects requiring large capital costs or to be undertaken by a volunteer group) alternative payment options may be negotiated.

 

How to Become Involved

- Register you interest by calling Gerry Butler or visiting the Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre. Alternatively, fill out the enclosed Enquiry Form.

- The Project Manager will then contact you to arrange an inspection of your proposed project site. This will involve an assessment of the project's NRM benefits and a work proposal contract will be drawn up detailing the cost sharing arrangements. In most cases a set incentive rate has been developed for projects.

- In some instances (for example works to be undertaken by council or groups on public land) we will require a more detailed breakdown of the cost-sharing arrangements.

- These work proposal contracts and site details then go to the Steering Committee to determine which projects should be funded. A formal letter will be sent to notify you of the outcome. If successful, a reimbursement will be provided once the work is complete.

- Applicants will have at least one year [or other timescale as agreed in the contract] to complete works from the date of notification. Some projects such as revegetation or weed removal may need to occur over longer timeframes and this will be indicated on the contract.

- Unsuccessful project applications will be automatically considered for subsequent rounds of funding.

Closing Dates

You can put in an expression of interest at any time, however please note that we must inspect a proposed project before the work has commenced and it is therefore recommended that you put in an application well in advance of when you would like to start a project. Funding in 2010/2011 has largely been allocated, but potential participants are still encouraged to apply for inclusion in the next round. Funding is generally limited and projects funded will be based on their NRM benefit to the catchment, but: you have to be in it to win it!