Protecting the Great Barrier Reef – Community Stewardship Program Round 1

Overview

The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: improve the health and resilience of key Reef habitats enhance the commitment and participation of local communities, including traditional owners, to protect and care for the Reef through environmentally responsible practices strengthen coordination and delivery of Reef protection activities by local communities across the Great Barrier Reef Catchments. The program will fund large coordinated, community based on-ground Reef protection projects that: target key habitats for ecosystem and species health build long-lasting community stewardship and enhanced commitment to protect and care for the Reef. Project activities must contribute to at least one of the Reef Trust Outcomes. The minimum grant amount is $500,000 and the maximum project duration is 3 years.