The Natural Heritage Partnership Programme (NHPP) provides funding for individuals and community groups to undertake projects to enhance the environment. It is funded by the Natural Heritage rate of $15 per property and the NHPP Funding Policy outlines what can be funded.
There are three funds available:
- Natural Heritage Fund (NHF) – multi year, large projects (>$40,000)
- Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) – multi year, medium projects (up to $40,000)
- Small Scale Community Initiatives Fund (SSCIF) – one year, small projects (<$5,000)
View more information on each fund
The objectives of the Natural Heritage Partnership Programme are:
- Increasing positive biodiversity outcomes across the region.
- Supporting the community to develop and lead their own biodiversity projects.
- Inspiring and educating people in the region to either be involved or supportive of biodiversity work and to understand and place value on it.
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