CSIRO Weed Management Systems Team
This non-competitive grant supports the ongoing management of high threat weeds in NSW by funding the research, development and release of biocontrol agents.
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: $999,999
Program objective
Stage 4 builds on previous Trust investment and introduces enhanced engagement and monitoring to ensure safe and effective outcomes for the environment.
The Biocontrol Research for Weed Management – Stage 4 program continues the NSW Environmental Trust’s strategic investment in biocontrol research, focusing on advancing the safe development, release, and evaluation of biocontrol agents to address high-threat environmental weeds in New South Wales.
This program is funded and administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
What was approved
Approved for CSIRO
Implementation Plan 1 will be delivered over 2 years and will focus on research and delivery activities for eight top-priority weeds, including leafy elodea, ox-eye daisy, and Hudson pear. Strategic initiatives include co-designing a dedicated Aboriginal Engagement Plan and nominating additional biocontrol candidates for future consideration. This program is funded by the NSW Environmental Trust and delivered by a consortium led by CSIRO, in partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
$999,999 was approved by
NSW Environmental TrustDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Biocontrol Research for Environmental Weed Management - Stage 4
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
24 monthsProgram evaluation
Trust administration; The Major Projects team sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Trust administration oversees all grants awarded under the Major Projects program and monitors their progress.
Support and contact
NSW Environmental Trust
Telephone: 02 8837 6093
Email: info@environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.au