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Climate Ready Aquaculture Incentives Program (Round 5) — NSW

Up to $5K available

Local Land Services

Provides funding to support oyster farmers in the Hunter region to develop and adopt management practices that improve resilience to weather and climate variability. Funded projects focus on aquaculture adaptations with environmental and productivity benefits.

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Funding

Up to $5K

Closed

31 Aug 2022

Duration

One year

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Must be an oyster grower located in the Hunter LLS region • Eligible locations include Wallis Lake, Manning River and Port Stephens including Karuah River • Must have completed or commenced Oyster Farm Profiles with Hunter Local Land Services • Oyster growers outside the Hunter LLS region cannot apply • Application must include correct ABN details • Application must include a declaration of conflict of interest • Application must include a WHS assessment • Application must include a budget detailing in-kind labour and cash contribution • Application must include a copy of business public liability insurance
Applicants must be oyster growers located in the Hunter LLS region, specifically Wallis Lake, Manning River and Port Stephens including Karuah River, and must have completed or commenced Oyster Farm Profiles with Hunter Local Land Services. Oyster growers located outside the Hunter LLS region are not eligible. Applications must include correct ABN details, declaration of conflict of interest, WHS assessment, budget detailing in-kind labour and cash contribution, and a copy of business public liability insurance.

What's Funded

Adoption of aquaculture practices that improve adaptation to climate change, such as removing fixed infrastructure and replacing it with floating infrastructure.

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Expected Outcomes

Oyster farming businesses adopt new management practices that increase resilience to weather and climate variability, with environmental and productivity benefits.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companyother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

sustainabilityinnovationcapital_expenditure

Keywords

aquacultureoystersclimate adaptationresilienceHunterLocal Land Servicesprimary industriesweather variability

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Climate Ready Aquaculture Incentives Program (Round 5)?

The Climate Ready Aquaculture Incentives Program (Round 5) is a business grant offered by Local Land Services in Australia, providing Up to $5K in funding. Provides funding to support oyster farmers in the Hunter region to develop and adopt management practices that improve resilience to weather and climate variability. Funded projects focus on aquaculture adaptations with environmental and productivity benefits.
2

How much funding does the Climate Ready Aquaculture Incentives Program (Round 5) provide?

The Climate Ready Aquaculture Incentives Program (Round 5) provides Up to $5K in funding. The typical project duration is One year.
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Who is eligible for the Climate Ready Aquaculture Incentives Program (Round 5)?

  • Must be an oyster grower located in the Hunter LLS region
  • Eligible locations include Wallis Lake, Manning River and Port Stephens including Karuah River
  • Must have completed or commenced Oyster Farm Profiles with Hunter Local Land Services
  • Oyster growers outside the Hunter LLS region cannot apply
  • Application must include correct ABN details
  • Application must include a declaration of conflict of interest
  • Application must include a WHS assessment
  • Application must include a budget detailing in-kind labour and cash contribution
  • Application must include a copy of business public liability insurance
4

When does the Climate Ready Aquaculture Incentives Program (Round 5) close?

Applications closed on 31 Aug 2022.
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What activities are funded?

Adoption of aquaculture practices that improve adaptation to climate change, such as removing fixed infrastructure and replacing it with floating infrastructure.
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How do I apply for the Climate Ready Aquaculture Incentives Program (Round 5)?

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