ClosedNon-Profit2026/27
CNFS Australian Bass 2026/27 — NSW
$4K – $12K available
Fisheries and Forestry
This New South Wales grant provides two dollars in funding for every one dollar contributed by the community to stock Australian Bass in approved public waters. Funding supports the purchase and delivery of fish for recreational fisheries enhancement.
Funding
$4K – $12K
Closed
27 Mar 2026
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Eligible applicants include not-for-profit groups, fishing clubs, community organisations, individuals, New South Wales councils, and non-government organisations
• Applicants must undertake approved Australian Bass stocking activities in New South Wales public waters
• Applicants must contribute between $2,000 and $6,000 per application
• Funding only covers purchase and delivery of fish
• Fish must be supplied by an accredited fish hatchery
• Stocking sites must be publicly accessible
• Receiving waters must be suitable for fish survival, including good water quality and habitat
• Stocking sites must be within the natural range of the species
• Only one application per individual or group may be submitted
• Applicants must act under the authority of a fish stocking permit issued by the Department
• State or Federal Government organisations cannot apply
• Organisations or businesses that may or will realise a commercial gain from the project cannot apply
• Applications to stock species other than Australian Bass are not funded
• Applications to stock publicly inaccessible waters are not funded
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit groups such as fishing clubs and community organisations, individuals, New South Wales councils, and non-government organisations. Applicants must propose approved Australian Bass stocking activities in publicly accessible New South Wales public waters, contribute between $2,000 and $6,000 per application, and only apply for fish purchase and delivery costs. Fish must be sourced from an accredited fish hatchery, stocking sites must be suitable for fish survival and within the species' natural range, and only one application per individual or group may be submitted. State or Federal Government organisations and organisations or businesses that may realise a commercial gain from the project are not eligible.
What's Funded
Approved fish stocking activities in New South Wales public waters, specifically the purchase and delivery of Australian Bass from accredited fish hatcheries for stocking events.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Stock Australian Bass into approved publicly accessible waters to enhance recreational fishing opportunities, support aquatic biodiversity, and improve local fisheries.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitindividuallocal_governmentother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
fish stockingAustralian Bassrecreational fishingcommunity fundingNew South Walesaquatic biodiversitypublic watersfisheries
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the CNFS Australian Bass 2026/27?
The CNFS Australian Bass 2026/27 is a non-profit grant offered by Fisheries and Forestry in Australia, providing $4K – $12K in funding. This New South Wales grant provides two dollars in funding for every one dollar contributed by the community to stock Australian Bass in approved public waters. Funding supports the purchase and delivery of fish for recreational fisheries enhancement.
2
How much funding does the CNFS Australian Bass 2026/27 provide?
The CNFS Australian Bass 2026/27 provides $4K – $12K in funding.
3
Who is eligible for the CNFS Australian Bass 2026/27?
- Eligible applicants include not-for-profit groups, fishing clubs, community organisations, individuals, New South Wales councils, and non-government organisations
- Applicants must undertake approved Australian Bass stocking activities in New South Wales public waters
- Applicants must contribute between $2,000 and $6,000 per application
- Funding only covers purchase and delivery of fish
- Fish must be supplied by an accredited fish hatchery
- Stocking sites must be publicly accessible
- Receiving waters must be suitable for fish survival, including good water quality and habitat
- Stocking sites must be within the natural range of the species
- Only one application per individual or group may be submitted
- Applicants must act under the authority of a fish stocking permit issued by the Department
- State or Federal Government organisations cannot apply
- Organisations or businesses that may or will realise a commercial gain from the project cannot apply
- Applications to stock species other than Australian Bass are not funded
- Applications to stock publicly inaccessible waters are not funded
4
When does the CNFS Australian Bass 2026/27 close?
Applications closed on 27 Mar 2026.
5
What activities are funded?
Approved fish stocking activities in New South Wales public waters, specifically the purchase and delivery of Australian Bass from accredited fish hatcheries for stocking events.
6
How do I apply for the CNFS Australian Bass 2026/27?
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