Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants (CPAR)

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Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants (CPAR)

Funding Providers

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (VIC)

Location

VIC

Funding Type

Cash grant G17242

Primary Category

Environment

Eligible to

  • Local Governments

Funding

Amount (max): $150,000
Total pool: $1,400,000

Round(s)

  • Closes 30-Apr-2025 5pm

Purpose

The Coastal Public Access and Risk (CPAR) Grants Program provides grants to coastal Crown land managers to reduce coastal risk and improve public access.

Overview

Given the range of risks that are inherent in a dynamic coastal environment, this program aims to support a strategic and balanced approach to risk management along the Victorian coast. The grants help provide the community with safe access to our beaches and help coastal Crown land managers manage risks to our precious coastal environment.

The program provides a financial contribution to projects based on the annual revenue of the applicant:

  • Less than $2 million - 100% of project cost
  • $2 million or more - 70% of project cost

Example

  • risk assessment and management plans for safer access
  • repair or replacement of paths, stairways, boardwalks and access ramps
  • installation and improvement of public safety signage and access barriers
  • works on viewing platforms and lookouts.

Limitations

Appointed Victorian coastal Crown land managers under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 can apply for funding. This includes local government authorities, committees of management, and Phillip Island Nature Parks.

To be eligible for funding the applicant must have also:

  • discussed the project with their regional DEECA Land and Built Environment (LBE) contact officer (listed in section 15 of these guidelines) and received a 'letter of in-principle support' from the relevant DEECA Regional Manager LBE Programs. Funding may be sought for projects prior to permits and/or consents being obtained, however this letter is required as evidence that the project is supported in principle by your DEECA region.
  • completed reporting requirements for any previous CPAR grants to the satisfaction of DEECA.
  • returned its 2023-24 Annual Financial Return to DEECA (voluntary committees of management only).
  • provided all relevant supporting documents listed in section 8 of these guidelines with the application

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Online

Our Tips

$1 million in Coastal Public Access and Risk grants program for land managers to address coastal protection issues has been announced in the Victorian 2022-23 budget. 

Contact Details

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