Applications are NOW OPEN for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts

Anyone can apply for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts, including fishing clubs and organisations, universities, councils, community groups, individuals and so on. Joint applications are also encouraged.

Funding applications must relate to the improvement of recreational fishing.

Priorities for funding from the Trusts Funds include:

• recreational fisheries enhancement;
• angler education and information;
• research on recreational fishing;
• recreational fisheries access and facilities; and
• recreational fisheries sustainability.

Please note, funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts for projects that restore, rehabilitate and protect fish habitat in NSW is available through the Habitat Action Program. These Habitat Action Grants are available in August each year and require a separate habitat-specific Funding Application form, which is different to the forms available here. For further information on the Habitat Action Grants please contact the Habitat Action Program coordinator on fish.habitat@dpi.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6881 1277.

How to apply

Applications can be made by completing the Funding Application form below and forwarding it to the:

Recreational Fishing Trusts Executive Officer
Fisheries NSW
PO Box 4291
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY NSW 2450
Or email: recreational.fishingtrust@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close Friday 31st May 2013.

For further information contact Fisheries NSW on (02) 6691 9681 or email: recreational.fishingtrust@dpi.nsw.gov.au