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Coastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2026-27

NSW Government

DeadlineCloses Wed, 30 June 2027
RegionNSW

Overview

Funding is available under 6 funding streams: a planning stream, 4 implementation streams and one for emergency works identified in certified emergency action sub plans following a declared significant erosion or coastal inundation event.

Eligibility

The following organisations are eligible to apply: local councils county councils joint organisations (established under an Act of Parliament) incorporated regional organisations of councils (ROCs). When multiple councils work together within the same coastal sediment compartment or estuary to prepare or implement a CMP, one council, joint organisation or ROC from within the area must apply for funding and act as the lead agency. The lead agency is responsible for entering into the funding agreement, managing monies and reporting on the project. Public land managers (such as a Crown reserve trust or a location-specific NSW Government authority) may apply in partnership, provided the council or other eligible organisation acts as the lead agency and assumes overall responsibility for administering the grant. Types of projects funded under this grant Project scope Funding is available for: cost-effective projects that align with the program guidelines and objectives projects based on actions identified in a certified CMP, where those actions have not been tendered or commenced. Internal resources Staffing resources may be eligible where it can be demonstrated that: the staff member or team possesses relevant skills, experience and qualifications and capacity to deliver the proposed work their role within the project is not the result of cost shifting from other responsibilities the approach supports the best project outcomes, including cost-effectiveness (detailed costings, and a clear explanation of why the approach is preferred to alternative arrangements must be provided). If staffing resources are approved, reporting requirements will include a clear and detailed report outlining staff costs and hours expended for each milestone to verify eligible expenditure. Amenity works, supporting a broader project Amenity works in Streams 2 to 5 (excluding 2b), where they form part of a holistic coastal management project and result in improved: public access to the coastal location, including paths and facilities for multi-user access natural biodiversity and visual aesthetics linked to the works. Actions outside of the mapped coastal zone Actions outside of the mapped coastal zone may be eligible if a clear and significant benefit to the coastal zone or estuary health can be demonstrated. Monitoring to support future actions Monitoring conducted for less than 3 years to evaluate the effectiveness of an implemented measure or to support the identification of potential future actions at a specific location. What can’t you apply for Project scope Funding is not available for: retrospective projects (including individual activities) are not eligible for funding. This includes projects that are already underway, subject to an existing contractual commitment, have been tendered, or have been completed projects that are funded or being considered or funding as part of a natural disaster relief declaration projects that do not demonstrate cost‑effectiveness or

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