2017 Lower Hunter Sustainable Grazing and Riparian Management Grants Program Guidelines for Applicants Program Information Total funding available is $50,000 from: National Landcare Program (NLP), Australian Government Funding available in Catchment Action NSW 2016/17 Hunter Catchment Contribution Individual grants are available to a maximum of $50,000 Closing date for Applications open 1 February 2017. Applications close 1 March 2017. applications Projects must be commenced by 30 June and completed by 30 Project completion date September 2017 Beef producers with properties located in the Lower Hunter Local Eligibility Government Areas (LGA’s). Changes to grazing practices that improve pasture resilience Land management practices that improve soil health, biota, infiltration, structure, organic matter and plant rooting depth; Improving pasture productivity to achieve long term sustainability; Eligible activities Managing stock impacts via strategic grazing on sensitive areas. Infrastructure to enable strategic grazing and protection of sensitive areas; Management of native riparian vegetation and riparian weed control. Lower Hunter and Dungog Local Government LGA’s Port Stephens Priority Areas Areas Standard LLS Grant funding terms and conditions apply (Page 8 & 9) Conditions of Funding LLS on-ground works minimum standards apply (Page 10& 11) Sustainable Grazing and Riparian Management Grants Program contact Where to get assistance? Col Freeman Phone: 0428 043 427 (Requests for assistance Email: col.freeman@lls.nsw.gov.au from Hunter LLS staff must be received by General enquiries: Phone: 02 4930 1030 to 22 February 2017 Email: guarantee assistance) Office: Hunter LLS, 816 Tocal Road Paterson NSW 2421
2017 Lower Hunter Sustainable Grazing and Riparian Management Grants Program Guidelines for Applicants Program Information Funding available in 2016/17 Total funding available is $50,000 from: National Landcare Program (NLP), Australian Government Catchment Action NSW Hunter Catchment Contribution Individual grants are available to a maximum of $50,000 Closing date for applications Applications open 1 February 2017. Applications close 1 March 2017. Project completion date Projects must be commenced by 30 June and completed by 30 September 2017 Eligibility Beef producers with properties located in the Lower Hunter Local Government Areas (LGA’s). Eligible activities Changes to grazing practices that improve pasture resilience Land management practices that improve soil health, biota, infiltration, structure, organic matter and plant rooting depth; Improving pasture productivity to achieve long term sustainability; Managing stock impacts via strategic grazing on sensitive areas. Infrastructure to enable strategic grazing and protection of sensitive areas; Management of native riparian vegetation and riparian weed control. Priority Areas Lower Hunter LGA’s Port Stephens and Dungog Local Government Areas Conditions of Funding Standard LLS Grant funding terms and conditions apply (Page 8 & 9) LLS on-ground works minimum standards apply (Page 10& 11) Where to get assistance? (Requests for assistance from Hunter LLS staff must be received by 22 February 2017 to guarantee assistance) Sustainable Grazing and Riparian Management Grants Program contact Col Freeman Phone: 0428 043 427 Email: col.freeman@lls.nsw.gov.au General enquiries: Phone: 02 4930 1030 Email: Office: Hunter LLS, 816 Tocal Road Paterson NSW 2421