Support to increase the resilience of oyster farmers to weather and climate variability in the Hunter region.
Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: Up to $5,000
- Application opened: 31 July 2022
- Application closed: 31 August 2022, 9:00 pm
Program objective
The programs main objective is to support oyster farmers to develop and adopt new management practices that increase their resilience to weather and climate variability.
This program is funded and administered by Local Land Services.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Oyster growers located in the Hunter LLS region (Wallis Lake, Manning River and Port Stephens including Karuah River) who have completed (or commenced) Oyster Farm Profiles with Hunter Local Land Services (LLS).
Who can’t apply
Oyster growers located outside of the Hunter LLS region.
Types of projects funded under this grant
Works involving the adoption of aquaculture practices that improve adaptation to climate change. Projects with both an environmental and productivity benefit are encouraged.
Example projects
Removal of fixed infrastructure and replacing with floating infrastructure to better adapt to climate variability.
Most recent recipients
What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
Please ensure the following information is provided:
- completed grant application (Including:
- correct ABN details,
- declaration of conflict of interest,
- WHS assessment,
- budget detailing in kind labour and cash contribution
- copy of business public liability insurance.
Address the eligibility criteria
Oyster growers located in the Hunter LLS region (Wallis Lake, Manning River and Port Stephens including Karuah River) who have completed (or commenced) Oyster Farm Profiles with Hunter Local Land Services (LLS).Please refer to
File
HLLS Climate Ready Aquaculture Application Guidelines (PDF 178.61KB)for more information.
Address the assessment criteria
Each applicant is assessed by an assessment panel for their eligibility for the project this is based on the eligibility criteria(please refer to application guidelines)and ability to complete project
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Hunter Local Land Services.
The applications will be assessed and both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified.
Support and contact
For future grant rounds, visit Climate Ready Aquaculture to access the grant guidelines and application form or contact Chloe Baker;
- email: chloe.baker@lls.nsw.gov.au
- mobile: 0432 568 185