CEWH Environmental Activities

Under the Water Act 2007 (Cth) the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) can sell annual water allocations (temporary water). The proceeds of these sales can be used to fund environmental activities, which must be consistent with the CEWH Environmental Activities Framework (CEAF).

This grant opportunity enables the CEWH to provide funding for environmental activities that help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental water delivery in the Murray-Darling Basin.

There are a range of projects that could be considered environmental activities, such as:

• infrastructure upgrades that improve the efficiency of environmental water delivery
• projects that help restore and protect native flora and fauna populations and habitat
• research that improves scientific and cultural knowledge to help inform the delivery of environmental water
• projects that incorporate Traditional Owners knowledge into environmental watering planning, that will produce both environmental and cultural outcomes.

The CEWH encourages projects:

• that contribute to the achievement of the ecological outcomes sought under the Basin Plan, including the protection and restoration of populations of threatened and migratory species and internationally significant wetlands.
• that have strong linkages to First Nations communities and have environmental and cultural value, and lead to greater participation of First Nations in the management of the Commonwealth environmental water holdings and ensure Traditional Owner knowledge of land and water management can be realised.
• in areas where projects have not been implemented to date is encouraged. Proposals for projects in all basin valleys where the CEWH holds a water entitlement are eligible to be received and considered for funding.
• that are 'shovel ready' with a short completion timeframe.
• with co-funding and/or in-kind contributions.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, you must have your project proposal approved by the CEWH and have received a letter of acceptance, including a unique identification code, with an invitation to apply through GrantConnect.