Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) are areas of Land, or Land and Sea, managed by Indigenous people for biodiversity conservation. There are currently 75 dedicated IPAs across approximately 67 million hectares of Australia.
This grant opportunity will provide funding to new IPA projects. The objectives of the New IPA Program, in order of priority, are:
- Protect and conserve Australia’s biodiversity.
- Assist Indigenous Australians to deliver sustainable environmental, cultural, social and economic outcomes through effective and sustainable management of their land and sea.
- Build the extent and condition of Australia’s National Reserve Systems (NRS).
There are two stages to an IPA project under the Program: a Consultations Stage, and a Dedication Stage.
Funding & Duration
Estimated grant value from $230,000 to $320,000.
Grant Activity Timeframe:
- Assessment – May 2019
- Approval – May/June 2019
- Contracting – June 2019
- Earliest start date of Grant Agreement – 1 July 2019
Eligibility
The proposed IPA must include some Land Owned or Controlled by Indigenous Traditional Owners and not currently be in the National Reserve System.
If the Application is not being submitted by an entity with legal authority for representing the Traditional Owners, you must demonstrate support of the Traditional Owners to develop an IPA.
Submission Requirements & Due Date
- Applications must be submitted for internal review by 23 April 2019
- Please email seapgrants@adelaide.edu.au if you are considering applying for this scheme.
- See also: Submitting an Application to Research Services for Review
Further Information
Need Help?
- General enquiries: seapgrants@adelaide.edu.au