Aims to enhance biodiversity, protecting native flora and fauna or contributing to the long term sustainability of sensitive habitats.

The Native Vegetation Council (NVC) is pleased to offer landholders the opportunity to apply for funding to increase protection and improve condition of native vegetation on their properties. This program is seeking projects of sufficient scale to provide a significant environmental benefit.

The amount of funding for each round and in each Landscapes SA region will vary depending on the number and value of SEB payments in recent years. Round 1 is open to landholders in the following Landscapes SA regions, with the following funding available:

• Northern and Yorke: $4.5 million
• South Australian Arid Lands: $5.1 million
• Eyre Peninsula: $1.8 million.

The funding in each region may be awarded to one or more applicants, and not all funding may be allocated if suitable projects are not available

To be considered for funding, you must:

• Be an incorporated group or organisation, or who have a sponsor who is1
• If the applicant is registered for GST, this must be indicated on the application.
• Applicants or their sponsors should possess an Australian Business Number.
• Have no overdue reports or acquittals from prior SEB Grant funding.
• Have obtained all necessary planning, regulatory or other approvals2.
• Ensure that the application is submitted on or before the closing date.

Funding is not available for:

• Activities for which individuals or bodies have a statutory obligation.
• Activities that have potential to have negative impacts on natural resources.
• Purchase of assets and equipment unless appropriate justification can be provided.
• The establishment of new positions to enable a project to be undertaken.

Funding that will contribute to the support portions of existing established positions that assist in achieving the agreed outcomes may be considered. The hourly rate for salaries being sought via the application must be itemised and justified up to $27.50/hour as a guide. Any project seeking support for established positions must include any credentials and/or qualifications of people whose salaries will be supported.

• Plant or animal control that landholders would normally be expected to undertake under the Natural resources Management Act 2004.

• Address: GPO Box 1047 ADELAIDE 5001 SA
• Phone: (08) 8533 4414
• Email: nvc@sa.gov.au