ClosedNon-Profit2026/27
CNFS Inland Natives 2026/27 — NSW
$4K – $12K available
Fisheries and Forestry
This New South Wales grant provides two dollars in government funding for every one dollar contributed by eligible applicants to stock native fish in public waters. Funding supports the purchase and delivery of Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod from accredited hatcheries to enhance recreational fisheries and aquatic biodiversity.
Funding
$4K – $12K
Closed
9 May 2026
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Eligible applicants are not-for-profit groups, fishing clubs, community organisations, individuals, New South Wales councils, and non-government organisations.
• Applicants must be undertaking approved fish stocking activities in New South Wales public waters.
• Applicants must contribute between $2,000 and $6,000 per application.
• Funding is limited to fish purchase and delivery costs.
• Fish must be Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod.
• 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.
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit groups such as fishing clubs or other community organisations, individuals, New South Wales councils, and non-government organisations. Applicants must apply for approved fish stocking activities in New South Wales public waters, contribute between $2,000 and $6,000 per application, and only seek funding for fish purchase and delivery. Fish must be Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod supplied by an accredited fish hatchery. Stocking sites must be publicly accessible, suitable for fish survival, and 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. 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, including the purchase and delivery of Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod from accredited fish hatcheries.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Stocking of Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod into approved publicly accessible waters to enhance recreational fishing opportunities, aquatic biodiversity, and 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
communitysustainabilityother
Keywords
fish stockingnative fishGolden PerchMurray Codrecreational fishingpublic waterscommunity groupsfishing clubs
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the CNFS Inland Natives 2026/27?
The CNFS Inland Natives 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 government funding for every one dollar contributed by eligible applicants to stock native fish in public waters. Funding supports the purchase and delivery of Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod from accredited hatcheries to enhance recreational fisheries and aquatic biodiversity.
2
How much funding does the CNFS Inland Natives 2026/27 provide?
The CNFS Inland Natives 2026/27 provides $4K – $12K in funding.
3
Who is eligible for the CNFS Inland Natives 2026/27?
- Eligible applicants are not-for-profit groups, fishing clubs, community organisations, individuals, New South Wales councils, and non-government organisations.
- Applicants must be undertaking approved fish stocking activities in New South Wales public waters.
- Applicants must contribute between $2,000 and $6,000 per application.
- Funding is limited to fish purchase and delivery costs.
- Fish must be Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod.
- 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.
4
When does the CNFS Inland Natives 2026/27 close?
Applications closed on 9 May 2026.
5
What activities are funded?
Approved fish stocking activities in New South Wales public waters, including the purchase and delivery of Golden Perch and/or Murray Cod from accredited fish hatcheries.
6
How do I apply for the CNFS Inland Natives 2026/27?
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