The Australian Government is inviting applications for funding under Round 1 of the Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program (Small Grants).

The program supports community-led, on-ground projects that improve the health and ecological condition of rivers and wetlands in the Murray–Darling Basin, whilst supporting economic development and jobs. 

The program aims to:

• improve health and ecological condition of rivers and wetlands in the Murray–Darling Basin that build on water recovered through the Murray–Darling Basin Plan
• improve community involvement in restoring the environmental health of the Murray–Darling Basin 
• increase economic activity and employment in Basin communities as a result of grant funding.

Funding Information

• The minimum grant amount is $5,000 GST exclusive.
• The maximum grant amount is $50,000 GST exclusive.
• The maximum grant period is 12 months from the date of execution of your grant agreement

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible you must be one of the following entity types:

1. Indigenous Corporation
2. Company
3. Cooperative
4. Incorporated Association
5. Sole Trader
6. Partnership
7. Person
8. Trustee on behalf of a Trust
9. Unincorporated Association

For more information, visit Australian Government.