Fishing Trust Grants Available | Illawarra Mercury
community,
The Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund offers $ 500,000 in grants and loans to support community projects in the South Coast region and across the state. The Trust was designed to provide funds for small projects up to $ 5,000 and larger projects through grants and loans. Applications are open until May 19, 2021. For more information on eligibility, funding categories, the assessment process, and the application process, visit the NSW Department of Primary Industries website, www. dpi.nsw.gov.au/AFTF. In previous years, the fund has been used to support businesses, improve fishing infrastructure, launch education programs and more. Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock encouraged local Aboriginal fishing groups to apply for grants among the $ 500,000 in funding to help support cultural ties. “Through this popular program, we have seen the restoration of a former family oyster business, workshops on making traditional fishing equipment for use at cultural events, the organization of a carp gathering, and more. “
/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/z8hBhxAZcc6GAanbqacDHK/1d1de724-d4cb-4c7c-930f-22689bd3301e.jpg/r0_0_1198_677_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg
The Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund offers $ 500,000 in grants and loans to support community projects in the South Coast region and across the state.
The Trust was designed to provide funds for small projects up to $ 5,000 and larger projects through grants and loans.
Applications are open until May 19, 2021.
For more information on eligibility, funding categories, the assessment process, and how to apply, visit the NSW Department the primary industries website, www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/AFTF.
In previous years, the fund has been used to support businesses, improve fishing infrastructure, launch education programs and more.
Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock encouraged local Aboriginal fishing groups to apply for grants among the $ 500,000 in funding to help support cultural ties.
“Thanks to this popular program, we have seen the restoration of a former family oyster business, workshops on making traditional fishing equipment for use in cultural events, the organization of a gathering of carp, etc.