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Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science

Australian Government · Australia

The Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science Program provides up to $4.3 million in funding to support citizen science projects connected to the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. It funds activities that engage the public in scientific research and generate credible data to support Reef 2050 Plan outcomes.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $2M

Duration

from 2024-25 to 2029-30

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• For entities supporting citizen scientist engagement in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments • Projects must contribute to Reef 2050 Plan goals and Reef Trust Outcomes • Activities should generate credible, reliable data related to the Great Barrier Reef • Grants of up to $2 million may cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure
This opportunity is for entities seeking to support the engagement of citizen scientists in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments. Eligible projects must align with the goals and strategic actions of the Reef 2050 Plan and support the collection of meaningful, credible and reliable data about the ecological health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The page states grants can cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure, with grants of up to $2 million available. Specific entity eligibility requirements are not fully stated on the page and would need to be confirmed in the grant opportunity guidelines.

What's Funded

Projects that engage citizen scientists in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments, collect ecological health and resilience data, support biodiversity conservation and water quality improvement research, and contribute data relevant to Reef Trust Outcomes and the Reef 2050 Plan.

Expected Outcomes

Funded projects are expected to generate credible and reliable citizen science data, increase community participation in scientific research, build stewardship behaviours in Reef communities, and support policy, program and management decision-making for the Great Barrier Reef.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profituniversityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchcommunitysustainabilityother

Keywords

Great Barrier Reefcitizen sciencemarine parkcatchmentsReef 2050 PlanReef Trustbiodiversity conservationwater quality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science?

The Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $2M in funding. The Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science Program provides up to $4.3 million in funding to support citizen science projects connected to the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. It funds activities that engage the public in scientific research and generate credible data to support Reef 2050 Plan outcomes.

How much funding does the Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science provide?

The Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science provides Up to $2M in funding. The typical project duration is from 2024-25 to 2029-30.

Who is eligible for the Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science?

• For entities supporting citizen scientist engagement in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments • Projects must contribute to Reef 2050 Plan goals and Reef Trust Outcomes • Activities should generate credible, reliable data related to the Great Barrier Reef • Grants of up to $2 million may cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure

What activities are funded?

Projects that engage citizen scientists in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments, collect ecological health and resilience data, support biodiversity conservation and water quality improvement research, and contribute data relevant to Reef Trust Outcomes and the Reef 2050 Plan.

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