Better Fishing Grants - Recreational Fishing
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Status: OPEN
Applications for
Better Fishing Grants - Round 2 are open from 9 March 2022.
Applications for small grants close on 28 February 2023 and Expressions of Interest for large grants must be submitted by 1 October 2022.
Overview
Under the $2 million Investing in Improved Facilities for Recreational Fishers and Local Communities commitment, the Tasmanian Government will continue to provide grants to make recreational sea fishing more accessible to Tasmanians.
Round 2 funding
Grants of up to $150,000 are available for facilities that improve recreational sea fishing opportunities in Tasmania.
Funding for both large projects (up to $150,000) and small projects (up to $15,000) is available.
These may include installing or upgrading:
- pontoons, jetties or other structures for recreational fishing;
- fish cleaning tables, bins, tables, shelters and lighting;
- toilets near fishing facilities;
- paths, steps, walkways or other access routes to fishing locations; and
- other facilities directly associated with recreational shore-based fishing.
Eligibility
Small grants: - Incorporated not-for-profit organisations (including community groups and fishing clubs) municipal councils and other land managers are eligible to apply.
Grant Recipients: Round 1
Five community projects have received funding through the first round of the Better Fishing Grants with a combined total of $30,500. The funded projects aim to improve the accessibility of recreational sea fishing to Tasmanians.
Applicant
|
Project Title
|
Amount
|
George Town Council
| Installing a fish cleaning table and tackle bin at York Cove
| $10,000
|
Reclink
| Fishing tackle for the Reclink Fishing Program
| $3,485
|
Naracoopa Progress Assn.
| Light and fish cleaning facilities at Naracoopa Jetty
| $3,800
|
Swansea Primary School
| Equipment for the Sustainable Fishing Program
| $4,586
|
Tuna Club of Tasmania
| A single channel base to improve communications for fishers
| $9,000
|