The third round of the Australian Government’s Our Marine Parks Grants Program is now open and closes at 9pm 16 December 2021.

This new grant round aims to attract innovative projects that enable organisations and community groups to assist in managing Australia’s 2.8 million square kilometre network of Australian Marine Parks.

A total of up to $8.6 million in funding is available for individual projects between $30,000 and $500,000 to help drive our commitment to the ongoing protection of Australia’s unique marine environments.

The grants are open to a wide range of applicants including regional communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, the tourism sector, scientists, recreational and commercial fishing and the seafood industry to build capacity in the management of Australian Marine Parks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for organisations and communities to think creatively and put forward innovative, inspiring project ideas that help Australians to discover, connect and enjoy our network of 58 Australian Marine Parks.

There are a number of resources including the grant opportunity guidelines, informative videos, and questions and answers that will help applicants to apply. Links to these resources including the online application form are available on the Community Grants Hub website- https://www.communitygrants.go...