Eat More NSW Seafood Program 2023 Application Form

Program Objectives

promote the sustainability and quality of NSW seafood
promote the health benefits of seafood consumption
increase consumer purchasing options across a broader variety of seafood products
educate consumers and the general community about the importance of sustainable fishing and aquaculture, and how they can help to achieve this through their seafood purchasing choices
increase the awareness of the economic and social contributions by NSW seafood production to local and regional communities
build community support for NSW commercial fishing and aquaculture.

Timing

Applications close at (to be confirmed).

It is expected that successful applicants will be notified by 30 May 2023. Projects must be completed by 30 June 2024.

Applicant Information

Providing the applicant information below is mandatory in order to be considered for a grant under the Eat More NSW Seafood Program 2023:

Applicant name(s)

Position or title

Trading name of business

Local Government Area of business/operation

Lead contact for the program (if more than one applicant)

ABN/ACN (this is mandatory)

NSW Commercial fishing Licence Number (if applicable)

NSW Aquaculture Permit Number (if applicable)

Phone number

Email address (this is mandatory)

Business address

Postal address (if different to the above address)

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants are required to complete the information in the table below to confirm and provide evidence of their eligibility to apply for funding under this Program.

Project Eligibility

Eligibility Requirement

The seafood industry applicant must be one or more of the following (this is a mandatory requirement):

The owner of a registered seafood business in NSW (at least 50% of applicant’s business activity involves production or sale (value or quantity) of NSW seafood) and/or
NSW commercial fishing licence holders and/or
fishing business owner in NSW and/or
holder of an aquaculture permit in NSW and/or
a seafood industry association or like-seafood industry entity whose members meet one of the above criteria.

Applicant Confirmation

(Provide relevant details ie permit or registration number, industry association name)

How to use this application form

Eat More NSW Seafood Program 2023 is a competitive grant program, and therefore, applicants are advised to complete all of the following fields with as much detail as possible to assist in project evaluation.

Refer to the accompanying Eat More NSW Seafood Program 2023 Guidelines for additional information.

Project Title

Grant amount sought (excluding GST)

Specify the grant amount that is requested under either the small-scale or large-scale funding streams.

Small-scale stream

Large-scale stream

Need and Alignment to Program Objectives

Describe how the project meets a demonstrated need and how it aligns with the Program Objectives.

Potential Beneficiaries

Identify the potential beneficiaries from the project once implemented and provide details of any support for the project from other stakeholders.

Project Objectives

List the project objectives.

Methods

Detail what methods will be used to undertake the project and how they will achieve the project objectives.

Milestones

List at least three milestones by activity and dates as per the Eat More NSW Seafood Program 2023 Guidelines (it is optional to include more).

Delivery of Project Results

Identify the end-users of the project results, and provide details of how such results will be delivered, including names of stakeholders or collaborators/project partners to be engaged in the delivery.

Planned Outcomes

Quantify and/or qualify the economic and/or social benefits of the project.

Project Staff

Detail all staff involved in the project, including contact details and qualifications relevant to the project.

Collaborators

List the name of any collaborators in the project, including their role, contact details, and reason for their involvement (ie qualifications relevant to the project).

Related Projects/Activities

List any related projects or activities undertaken by the applicant (past or present) or any undertaken by others involved in the proposed project that link to the proposed project. Specify if such projects or activities have received any funding from the NSW Government or Australian Government.

Budget

Detail the budget following information:

Staff costs
Operational costs
Administrative costs
Grant funding amount
Applicant or collaborator in-kind or cash contributions
Details of financial systems
Insurance

Details of how the project or related post-project activity will continue after project completion

Business Case

This is only required to be provided by applicants seeking to apply for large-scale grants (greater than $10,000 excluding GST).

Ensure that the business case includes a risk assessment and how any identified risks will be managed. Business cases should also include a project plan.

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Eat More NSW Seafood Program 2023 Application Form

Program Objectives

Timing

Applicant Information

Applicant name(s)

Position or title

Trading name of business

Local Government Area of business/operation

Lead contact for the program (if more than one applicant)

ABN/ACN (this is mandatory)

NSW Commercial fishing Licence Number (if applicable)

NSW Aquaculture Permit Number (if applicable)

Phone number

Email address (this is mandatory)

Business address

Postal address (if different to the above address)

Applicant Eligibility

Project Eligibility

Eligibility Requirement

Applicant Confirmation

Project Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

How to use this application form

Project Title

Grant amount sought (excluding GST)

Need and Alignment to Program Objectives

Potential Beneficiaries

Project Objectives

Methods

Milestones

Delivery of Project Results

Planned Outcomes

Project Staff

Collaborators

Related Projects/Activities

Budget

Details of how the project or related post-project activity will continue after project completion

Business Case

Prove humanity