$15 million in NSW trust fund available to improve fishing

Some $15 million from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust is now available for grants to improve recreational fishing across the state. The Trust is funded through the sale of recreational fishing licences.

Fishing and community groups are encouraged to apply for grants for both large projects involving more than $10,000 of funding, and smaller projects involving less than $10,000.

Some of the projects funded already include artificial reefs, fish stocking, fishing workshops, Fishcare Volunteer programs, habitat restoration, and the installation of fish aggregating devices.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Group Director, Recreational and Indigenous Fisheries, Peter Turnell, encourages individuals and community groups to apply for these grants to improve recreational fishing in NSW for present and future generations.

“The grants program is another way the NSW Government continues to reinvest this resource back into the sector to help it further develop,” Mr Turnell said.

“Putting the recreational fishing licence fees to work on ideas generated by the fishers and fishing groups that are so passionate about the sport helps ensure a bright future for NSW fishing.”

Applications are open to anyone, including fishing clubs and organisations, universities, councils, community groups, and individuals. Joint applications are encouraged.

Gone Fishing NSW fishing club grants of up to $2000 are also available for groups applying to run community fishing events for Gone Fishing NSW Day on October 15, 2017.

Applications for Gone Fishing NSW fishing club grants close on April 30, 2017. Applications for small and large projects close on March 13, 2017.

More at Apply for funds from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust.