Assessment of proposals
State-based community assessment panels consider all proposals competitively against other proposals from that state.
Projects are assessed for administrative eligibility and merit of the proposed activities. Key questions include -
- Are the proposed activities likely to be in conflict with existing federal, state or territory legal requirements?
- Has the applicant submitted the Final Report and acquittal for a previous Envirofund project?
- Is there enough information in the application to allow a proper assessment of the merits of the proposed project?
- Is the proposal a devolved grant?
- Will the project improve the ability of the applicant to effectively take part in natural resource management at the local or regional level?
- Will the project lead to on-ground improvement in the management of the environment and natural resources?
- Does the project represent good value for taxpayers’ money?
- Is the project feasible and technically sound?
- Is the project something for which the applicant would normally be responsible or is it something for which someone else should be paying?
- Does the applicant’s contribution match the amount they want from Envirofund?
- Does the project have strong community support and contribution?
- Does the proposed activity conflict with the natural resource management plan for the region?
- Is the project part of a written plan for sustainable management of the environment and natural resources of a property or in a local area, or does it involve the development of such a plan?
Assessment panels recommend eligible projects to the Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. The Ministers make the final decision regarding which applications are successful and announces the outcomes.
The Envirofund Unit will write to all applicants and sponsors advising them of the Ministers' decision regarding their application. Details of approved projects are posted on the Envirofund web site once announcements are made.
Round 9 and 10 projects
Successful applications for Round 10 have been announced
Successful applications for Round 9 have been announced
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