ClosedNon-Profit
Early Needs Weed Management Program — NSW
$50K – $400K available
Local Land Services
The Early Needs Weed Management Program provided competitive grant funding to Local Control Authorities in eligible natural disaster declared local government areas to support recovery of primary production through weed management and control activities. The program targeted declared areas in the Greater Sydney and South East regions under AGRN 1012.
Funding
$50K – $400K
Closed
16 June 2023
Duration
up to 12 months
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Be a recognised Local Control Authority representative of the respective declared region/s
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and confirm GST registration status
• Deliver activities in the Greater Sydney and South East regions within the AGRN 1012 declared disaster area
• Be able to confirm there is primary production within the eligible local government area/s
• Hold a minimum of $20 million public liability insurance
• Be able to commence activities within 3 months of the commencement of the Funding Deed
• Complete all activities and claim submissions by 2024-05-31
• Be a local council or joint organisation of councils
• Submit no more than one application
• Not have received or secured other government funding for the same activities
Applicants had to be recognised Local Control Authority representatives of the respective declared regions, have an active Australian Business Number and confirm GST registration status, deliver activities in the Greater Sydney and South East regions within the AGRN 1012 declared disaster area, confirm there is primary production within the eligible local government area, hold at least $20 million public liability insurance, be able to commence activities within 3 months of the Funding Deed commencement, complete all activities and claims by 2024-05-31, and identify as either a local council or a joint organisation of councils. Ineligible applicants included organisations that did not satisfy the criteria, submitted more than one application, or sought funding for activities already funded or approved under other government sources.
What's Funded
Eligible projects included weed control and surveillance programs, employing or contracting coordinators or delivery personnel, grant administration up to 10% of the grant value, weed identification and control workshops and educational activities, weed-focused communication materials, and capital items directly contributing to weed control or surveillance such as boats, sprayers, trailers, drones, ATVs, laboratory equipment and safe storage facilities.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects were expected to support landscape-scale weed management and control in flood-affected areas, address priority weeds identified in regional strategic weed management plans, protect primary production recovery, and deliver activities within the approved timeframe and budget.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
local_government
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitysustainabilityemploymenttrainingcapital_expenditureother
Keywords
weed managementflood recoveryprimary productionlocal control authoritieslocal councilsbiosecuritynatural disaster recoveryGreater Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Early Needs Weed Management Program?
The Early Needs Weed Management Program is a non-profit grant offered by Local Land Services in Australia, providing $50K – $400K in funding. The Early Needs Weed Management Program provided competitive grant funding to Local Control Authorities in eligible natural disaster declared local government areas to support recovery of primary production through weed management and control activities. The program targeted declared areas in the Greater Sydney and South East regions under AGRN 1012.
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How much funding does the Early Needs Weed Management Program provide?
The Early Needs Weed Management Program provides $50K – $400K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 12 months.
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Who is eligible for the Early Needs Weed Management Program?
- Be a recognised Local Control Authority representative of the respective declared region/s
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and confirm GST registration status
- Deliver activities in the Greater Sydney and South East regions within the AGRN 1012 declared disaster area
- Be able to confirm there is primary production within the eligible local government area/s
- Hold a minimum of $20 million public liability insurance
- Be able to commence activities within 3 months of the commencement of the Funding Deed
- Complete all activities and claim submissions by 2024-05-31
- Be a local council or joint organisation of councils
- Submit no more than one application
- Not have received or secured other government funding for the same activities
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When does the Early Needs Weed Management Program close?
Applications closed on 16 June 2023.
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What activities are funded?
Eligible projects included weed control and surveillance programs, employing or contracting coordinators or delivery personnel, grant administration up to 10% of the grant value, weed identification and control workshops and educational activities, weed-focused communication materials, and capital items directly contributing to weed control or surveillance such as boats, sprayers, trailers, drones, ATVs, laboratory equipment and safe storage facilities.
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