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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 in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and its catchments. Grants of up to $2 million are available to support projects that generate credible data, build community participation, and contribute to the Reef 2050 Plan.

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Funding

Up to $2M

Duration

from 2024-25 to 2029-30

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Entities seeking to support the engagement of citizen scientists in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments • Projects should align with the goals and strategic actions of the Reef 2050 Plan • Projects should support citizen scientists to generate meaningful data • Full detailed eligibility conditions are not stated in the supplied page content and are likely contained in the grant opportunity guidelines
The page states the program is for entities seeking to support the engagement of citizen scientists in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments. No further detailed eligibility requirements are provided in the page content supplied; applicants would need to consult the grant opportunity guidelines for full eligibility conditions.

What's Funded

Projects that engage citizen scientists in scientific research in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments, including collection of data and metrics on ecological health and resilience indicators, biodiversity conservation efforts, and water quality improvements.

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Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to generate credible and reliable citizen science data to inform policy, program and management decisions, contribute to Reef Trust Outcomes and the Reef 2050 Plan, increase community participation in scientific research, and encourage voluntary stewardship behaviours in Reef communities.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

othernon_profituniversityindigenous_organisationlocal_government

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchcommunitysustainabilityother

Keywords

Great Barrier Reefcitizen sciencemarine conservationreef healthenvironmentbiodiversitywater qualitycommunity stewardship

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

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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 in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and its catchments. Grants of up to $2 million are available to support projects that generate credible data, build community participation, and contribute to the Reef 2050 Plan.
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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.
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Who is eligible for the Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science?

  • Entities seeking to support the engagement of citizen scientists in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments
  • Projects should align with the goals and strategic actions of the Reef 2050 Plan
  • Projects should support citizen scientists to generate meaningful data
  • Full detailed eligibility conditions are not stated in the supplied page content and are likely contained in the grant opportunity guidelines
4

What activities are funded?

Projects that engage citizen scientists in scientific research in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments, including collection of data and metrics on ecological health and resilience indicators, biodiversity conservation efforts, and water quality improvements.
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