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Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Research Grant — NSW
Up to $1.8M available
Department of Planning and Environment
The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Research Grant provided NSW Government funding to universities in the Sydney region to address research gaps supporting biodiversity conservation and restoration outcomes in Western Sydney. The grant supported development of a Research Program Implementation Strategy and initial approved research projects.
Funding
Up to $1.8M
Closed
15 Apr 2021
Duration
up to 4 years
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a university based in the Sydney region.
• Eligible universities listed are Macquarie University, University of New South Wales, University of New England, The University of Sydney and Western Sydney University.
• Application must include an Australian Business Number (ABN).
• Application must outline cash and in-kind contributions.
• Application must include insurances.
• Application must be signed off by an appropriate authority.
• Applicant must demonstrate understanding of significant research gaps related to the Plan’s objectives.
• Applicant must demonstrate relevant collaborators and researchers in relevant fields.
• Applicant must demonstrate ability to develop and implement a Research Program Implementation Strategy.
• Applicant must demonstrate effective knowledge exchange and communication to end users.
• Researchers must have strong track records relative to opportunity and relevant experience.
• Leadership team must demonstrate capacity for strategic planning and management.
• Applicant must provide commitments from the host university and partners for infrastructure and support.
• Applicant must demonstrate anticipated leverage of at least 2:1, including at least $1.3 million of cash and in-kind contribution and waived or reduced overheads.
• Applicant must demonstrate appropriate use of public funds and provision for contingencies.
Applicants had to be universities based in the Sydney region, specifically Macquarie University, University of New South Wales, University of New England, The University of Sydney and Western Sydney University. Applications needed to include an Australian Business Number, outline cash and in-kind contributions, provide insurance details, and be signed off by an appropriate authority. Successful applicants needed to demonstrate merit, potential for success and engagement, and value for money, including evidence of at least 2:1 leverage with at least $1.3 million in cash and in-kind contributions and waived or reduced overheads.
What's Funded
Developing a Research Program Implementation Strategy, undertaking collaborative research projects with the department, preparing research reports and presentations, publishing peer-reviewed papers, presenting findings at conferences, hosting workshops, and developing processes to incorporate research outputs into policy and management.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
A Research Program Implementation Strategy, approved research projects, research reports and oral presentations to the Steering Committee and department, peer-reviewed publications, stakeholder engagement, and recommendations for program and project funding that support the Plan’s social, economic and environmental objectives.Grant not accepting applications
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Applicant Types
university
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
researchsustainabilitycommunity
Keywords
Cumberland Plain Conservation Planresearch grantWestern SydneybiodiversityconservationrestorationuniversitiesNSW Government
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Research Grant?
The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Research Grant is a research grant offered by Department of Planning and Environment in Australia, providing Up to $1.8M in funding. The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Research Grant provided NSW Government funding to universities in the Sydney region to address research gaps supporting biodiversity conservation and restoration outcomes in Western Sydney. The grant supported development of a Research Program Implementation Strategy and initial approved research projects.
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How much funding does the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Research Grant provide?
The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Research Grant provides Up to $1.8M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 4 years.
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Who is eligible for the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Research Grant?
- Applicant must be a university based in the Sydney region.
- Eligible universities listed are Macquarie University, University of New South Wales, University of New England, The University of Sydney and Western Sydney University.
- Application must include an Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Application must outline cash and in-kind contributions.
- Application must include insurances.
- Application must be signed off by an appropriate authority.
- Applicant must demonstrate understanding of significant research gaps related to the Plan’s objectives.
- Applicant must demonstrate relevant collaborators and researchers in relevant fields.
- Applicant must demonstrate ability to develop and implement a Research Program Implementation Strategy.
- Applicant must demonstrate effective knowledge exchange and communication to end users.
- Researchers must have strong track records relative to opportunity and relevant experience.
- Leadership team must demonstrate capacity for strategic planning and management.
- Applicant must provide commitments from the host university and partners for infrastructure and support.
- Applicant must demonstrate anticipated leverage of at least 2:1, including at least $1.3 million of cash and in-kind contribution and waived or reduced overheads.
- Applicant must demonstrate appropriate use of public funds and provision for contingencies.
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When does the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Research Grant close?
Applications closed on 15 Apr 2021.
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What activities are funded?
Developing a Research Program Implementation Strategy, undertaking collaborative research projects with the department, preparing research reports and presentations, publishing peer-reviewed papers, presenting findings at conferences, hosting workshops, and developing processes to incorporate research outputs into policy and management.
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