The purpose of this program is to assist the NSW Environmental Trust - Restoration and Rehabilitation and Environmental Education programs that contribute to the ongoing sustainable management and stewardship of significant environmental assets and services in New South Wales.

The objectives of the program are to:

• improve and protect the quality of ecosystems and environmental assets managed by community groups, land managers and stakeholders.
• enhance the management of environmental assets by facilitating the development of environmental expertise and stronger partnerships between individuals, community groups, governments and industry.
• provide an appropriate, effective, and sustainable mechanism to deliver government policy, priorities and outcomes.
• develop, broaden and transform the community's knowledge, skills, and intrinsic motivation to engage in sustainable behaviour and encourage participation in protecting the environment.

Grant amount: Up to $10,560

Applications are invited from landholders located within the priority areas shown in Appendix A in the guidelines.

If you are NOT the owner of the property (i.e., a manager or custodian), you can submit an EOI on behalf of the property owner/s, however you will need written support of all the owners.

To be eligible for grant funding, the property/project must meet the following requirements:

• Project is located on private land and falls under the operational area of the Riverina Local Land Services.
• Works are located within the defined project areas. (Appendix A).
• The project aligns with the program purpose and objectives.
• The landholder / occupier does not have any incomplete or unacquitted projects with Riverina Local Land Services.
• The landholder/occupier does not have any overdue debts with Local Land Services.
• The landholder/occupier is willing to enter into a funding deed with Riverina Local Land Services for a period of up to 10 years.
• Only one project will be funded per eligible applicant. Landholders may apply for more than one project however, if multiple projects are deemed eligible then the landholder must decide which one is their priority for this financial year.

To be eligible for grant funding, an applicant must meet each of the following requirements:

• have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be able to complete a Statement by a Supplier form.
• hold or commit to obtaining public liability insurance of $10 million or more per occurrence or hold equivalent or better self-insurance to the satisfaction of the Riverina Local Land Services, prior to executing a Funding Deed.
• be a landowner, or have the permission of the landowner, of private land within the priority project areas and falls under the operational area of the Riverina Local Land Services.

• Phone: 0427 407 126
• Email: herie.white@lls.nsw.gov.au