Dig it! Revegetation Small Grants Round 2

• Submitted Expression of Interest to Hunter Local Land Services, to be invited to the grant round/s (list “revegetation” in Project Activities section).
• Ensure works involve local native provenance plantings on properties in the Hunter region.
• Submit an EOI to incentives, and demonstrate some skills, understanding or experience in native revegetation.
• Ensure minimum 1 hectare per planting site per property.
• Ensure minimum 1:1 cash or in-kind contribution to grant.

Considerations for planting design

There are several steps to designing your revegetation project:

1. Assessing your site, including:
   • Current condition and structure of existing vegetation
   • Soil types
   • Water, wind and slope
   • Climate
2. Setting your goals and design. This will influence:
   • Plant density
   • Species lists
   • Structure and layout
3. Identifying your timeline, including:
   • Ordering plants/seed collection
   • Ground preparation
   • Fencing
   • Weed control
   • Planting
   • Watering
   • Maintenance

Revegetation Grant Eligibility

• The project must be within the Hunter Local Land Services region.
• Revegetation areas must be a minimum of 1ha in total.
• If corridors are being planted, these must be a minimum of 20m wide.
• Local native provenance plants are to be used only.
• Funds sought can only be used for eligible items or activities.
• The project area must be fenced from stock for the duration of the project with either temporary or permanent fencing.
• Applicant must demonstrate some experience in revegetation including practical experience, completion of training or willingness to attend training event in revegetation.
• Applicants must submit a photo and map of the proposed site.
  See Appendix A of the

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  Dig it! Revegetation small grants guidelines 2022-23 (PDF 1.57MB)

Funding, Insurances and Other Conditions

• Applicant must have submitted an EOI to Hunter Local Land Services, and be invited to submit an application form (EOI’s received up to the Application Open date only).
• Applicant must be the landowner or have approval from the landowner.
• Applicant must contribute a minimum of 1:1 (landholder contribution $1: Hunter Local Land Services funding $1) co-investment through cash and/or in-kind (such as labour).
• Applicant must be able to complete proposed works within 12 months (or otherwise agreed timeframe).
• Applicant must be willing to enter into a small grant funding agreement for the duration of the project, including a three-year maintenance period.
• Applicant must hold (or be willing to obtain) $10 million public liability /legal liability insurance for the duration of the project (this is the onus of the applicant, and not able to be funded via the grant).
• Application must meet Hunter Local Land Services minimum standards for on-ground works, as detailed in these guidelines.
  See Appendix B of the 

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  Dig it! Revegetation small grants guidelines 2022-23 (PDF 1.57MB)
• Applicant must not have previously received Local Land Services or CMA or other funding for the proposed works (unless the work is complementary and not duplicating existing works) or be required to complete works as part of an on-title agreement (such as set asides or Biodiversity Conservation Trust agreements).
• Applicant must have completed all works, including monitoring and reporting, for any previously funded projects (with Local Land Services/CMA) prior to submitting a new application.
• You can only apply and receive up to 1 grant per property under this program.
• The proposed activities must be consistent with local, NSW and Australian government regulations and legislation, this includes any disturbance to listed vegetation of which a permit is required.
• No funding of retrospective works (unless otherwise agreed).
• Applicant must have paid all current Hunter Local Land Services financial obligations (for example, rates, long term grazing permits) prior to receiving a funding agreement and any Conflict of Interest is declared with your application.

• Applicant has gained relevant capacity, practice, or skills in revegetation.
• Public benefit- the planting will provide broader benefits in the landscape (such as wildlife corridors, stepping-stones, enhanced vegetation around paddock trees).
• Conservation benefits-plantings will support important or threatened vegetation or native fauna to the Hunter region.
• Value for money- such as in kind, cash, or other contributions.
• Risk management-demonstrate risk management and ensure project success.