Coastal and Estuary Grants – Planning

Grant Description

The 2025 – 26 Coastal and Estuary Grants Program provides NSW state funding to support local councils, county councils, joint organisations and incorporated regional organisations of councils in preparing and implementing Coastal Management Programs and Coastal Zone Emergency Action Subplans. Across six funding streams—ranging from year-round planning and studies through to on-ground works and emergency responses—the program aims to bolster coastal resilience, safeguard natural habitats and public assets, and mitigate risks from coastal hazards and climate change.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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