Protecting the Great Barrier Reef - Community Stewardship Program Round 2

The Australian Government is inviting applications by an open competitive process to apply to deliver services under the Protecting the Great Barrier Reef — Community Stewardship Program Round 2. The Australian Government announced a total of up to $12.5 million (GST exclusive) over 7 years from 2023–24 to 2029–30 for the Protecting the Great Barrier Reef – Community Stewardship Program. For this grant opportunity (Round 2), up to $7.538 million (GST exclusive) is available over 4 years from 2026–27 to 2029–30. Objectives of the Round 2 grant opportunity are to: deliver community-based, on-ground actions that measurably improve the health and resilience of key Reef species and habitats build a long-lasting inclusive and interconnected community stewardship network that mobilises and coordinates communities, Traditional Owners and partners to protect the Reef. Intended outcomes of the Round 2 grant opportunity are to: contribute to the delivery of the Reef 2050 Plan and at least one of the Reef Trust Outcomes support actions addressing the threats to the Reef’s ecosystem and heritage values associated with climate change, coastal development, land-based runoff and direct use, identified in the Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2024 increase community-based protection of the Reef through environmentally responsible practices and strengthen coordination of Reef protection activities by local communities empower local communities, including Traditional Owners, to engage in a culture of stewardship that delivers positive outcomes for the Reef.