ClosedNon-Profit2025/26

CNFS Inland Natives 2025/26 — NSW

$4K – $12K available

Fisheries and Forestry

Provides matched funding on a two-for-one basis for community fish stocking in New South Wales public waters. The program supports approved stocking of native fish species to enhance recreational fisheries and aquatic biodiversity.

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Funding

$4K – $12K

Closed

9 May 2025

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 fish stocking activities in New South Wales public waters to benefit recreational fisheries • Applicants must contribute between $2,000 and $6,000 per application • Funding is provided on a two dollars for one dollar community contribution basis • Fish must be supplied by an accredited fish hatchery • Stocking sites must be publicly accessible • Receiving waters must be suitable for fish survival and provide appropriate 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 • Only Murray Cod and/or Golden Perch stocking projects are eligible • Costs eligible for funding are limited to fish purchase and delivery
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit groups such as fishing clubs and other community organisations, individuals, New South Wales councils, and non-government organisations. Applicants must propose approved fish stocking activities in New South Wales public waters to benefit recreational fisheries. Applicants must contribute between $2,000 and $6,000 per application, with the program providing two dollars for every one dollar raised by the community. Fish must be supplied by an accredited fish hatchery. Stocking sites must be publicly accessible, suitable for fish survival, and located within the natural range of the species. Only one application per individual or group may be submitted, and applicants must act under the authority of a fish stocking permit issued by the Department. Ineligible applicants include State or Federal Government organisations and organisations or businesses that may or will realise a commercial gain from the project. Ineligible projects include stocking species other than Murray Cod and/or Golden Perch, stocking publicly inaccessible waters, using unaccredited hatcheries, or proposals that do not meet assessment or funding requirements.

What's Funded

Purchase and delivery of Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod from accredited fish hatcheries for approved stocking activities in publicly accessible New South Wales waters.

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Expected Outcomes

Stock native fish into approved public waters to enhance recreational fishing opportunities, support aquatic biodiversity, and improve local fisheries.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindividuallocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityother

Keywords

fish stockingnative fishMurray CodGolden Perchrecreational fishingcommunity fundingNew South Walesaquaculture

Official Grant Page

Fisheries and Forestry

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CNFS Inland Natives 2025/26?

The CNFS Inland Natives 2025/26 is a non-profit grant offered by Fisheries and Forestry in Australia, providing $4K – $12K in funding. Provides matched funding on a two-for-one basis for community fish stocking in New South Wales public waters. The program supports approved stocking of native fish species to enhance recreational fisheries and aquatic biodiversity.
2

How much funding does the CNFS Inland Natives 2025/26 provide?

The CNFS Inland Natives 2025/26 provides $4K – $12K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the CNFS Inland Natives 2025/26?

  • Eligible applicants include not-for-profit groups, fishing clubs, community organisations, individuals, New South Wales councils, and non-government organisations
  • Applicants must undertake approved fish stocking activities in New South Wales public waters to benefit recreational fisheries
  • Applicants must contribute between $2,000 and $6,000 per application
  • Funding is provided on a two dollars for one dollar community contribution basis
  • Fish must be supplied by an accredited fish hatchery
  • Stocking sites must be publicly accessible
  • Receiving waters must be suitable for fish survival and provide appropriate 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
  • Only Murray Cod and/or Golden Perch stocking projects are eligible
  • Costs eligible for funding are limited to fish purchase and delivery
4

When does the CNFS Inland Natives 2025/26 close?

Applications closed on 9 May 2025.
5

What activities are funded?

Purchase and delivery of Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod from accredited fish hatcheries for approved stocking activities in publicly accessible New South Wales waters.
6

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