Victoria’s Resilient Coast Grants

The program aims to provide funding for coastal hazard risk management and adaptation activities (including technical, engagement, strategic planning and management) that are aligned to one or more of the stages of Victoria’s Resilient Coast framework.

Applications are sought from:

• Local Governments along the Victorian coast (Bass Coast Shire Council, Bayside City Council, Borough of Queenscliff, Cardinia Shire Council, Casey City Council, City of Greater Geelong, City of Port Phillip, Colac Otway Shire Council, Corangamite Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Frankston City Council, Glenelg Shire Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, Kingston City Council, Melbourne City Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Moyne Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, Surf Coast Shire Council, Warrnambool City Council, Wellington Shire Council, Wyndham City Council).
• Registered Aboriginal Parties with recognised boundaries within the marine and coastal environment.
• Other organisations with land management responsibilities within the marine and coastal environment (including statutory agencies/authorities, Committees of Management, and Catchment Management Authorities).
• Joint applications from the above.

The following are not eligible:

• Only organisations with management responsibilities within the “marine and coastal environment” as defined under the Marine and Coastal Act 2018 may apply. No individuals or other organisations are eligible to apply.

See the guidelines for full details of organisations eligible for VRCG support.

Funding is available for coastal hazard risk management and adaptation activities (including technical, engagement, strategic planning and management) that are aligned to one or more of the stages of Victoria’s Resilient Coast framework.

Organisations that have previously received funding may apply for funds for new activities.

You cannot use the grant for the following:

• Activities already funded through a grant program, including Victoria’s Resilient Coast Grants Program (rounds one or two)
• Activities located outside the State of Victoria
• Duplicate services that are in operation or are planned
• Routine or ongoing maintenance activities/programs
• The purchase of land
• Recurrent operating costs, for example rent and utility costs
• On-ground works
• Activities not supported by the Victoria’s Resilient Coast – Adapting for 2100+ guidelines.

See the guidelines for full details of activities eligible for VRCG support.

1. Rationale (25%)

• What is the underlying need for funding your project, and how does the project align to Victoria’s Resilient Coast – Adapting for 2100+ framework?

2. Collaboration (25%)

• How does your proposed project demonstrate commitment to a collaborative approach?

3. Readiness (20%)

• What level of readiness does your organisation have to complete the proposed project? (e.g. internal/external support, alignment with strategic directions).

4. Governance (20%)

• How does the proposed implementation model demonstrate strong governance for progressing adaptation planning?

5. Funding (10%)

• What funding or in-kind support will your organisation contribute?

See the guidelines for full details of the assessment criteria.

You should read and understand the guidelines.

You need to ensure you are eligible for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria outlined above will not be considered.

Successful applicants demonstrate the following:

• demonstrate the six criteria listed in the guidelines
• provide higher co-contribution or in-kind support to receive higher rating under the funding criteria
• provide all information requested
• include all necessary attachments

Submit the following documents with your application via the online portal:

• A high-level project plan that includes key tasks and timing for delivery and an indicative budget including monetary co-contribution and/or in-kind support.
• A letter of support from the lead applicant organisation’s authorised representative.

See the guidelines for full details of information requirements.

Applications are submitted online through the deeca.my.site.com portal.

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