The Ichthys Coastal Management Grants provide funding to support Aboriginal organisations to improve conservation outcomes for marine Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) in the Northern Territory, including through managing their habitats and threatening processes.

These grants are for both project-based work and purchase of capital items, equipment and infrastructure.

Outcomes and targets must link directly to:

• Mammals: Dugong, Dolphins (multiple species), Whales (multiple species)
• Reptiles: MarineTurtles (six species)
• Sharks: Freshwater and Green Sawfish, Whale Shark
• Birds: Great Knot, Greater Sand Plover, Lesser Sand Plover
• Full list of eligible species at Appendix A of theCoastal Offset Strategy.
• Marine Habitats: Foraging and nesting habitat (such as Seagrass, Reefs, Beaches)
• Threat Management: Marine debris, feral animal control, climate change, light and noise pollution, Indigenous take, vessel disturbance, fisheries bycatch and others.
• See also Recovery Plan for Marine Turtles, and Marine Debris Threat Abatement Plan

Funding available: Up to $200K per year, although larger, exceptional* projects may be considered, especially if they have a regional scope. (*up to $500,000.00)

The Ichthys Coastal Management Grants are open to Aboriginal organisations, including Ranger Groups, Land Councils and Aboriginal-controlled incorporated associations that are registered or incorporated within the NT, and which have a clearly identified role in management and conservation on Aboriginal land and seas.

• Phone: (08) 8995 5000
• Email: coastalmanagementgrants.dlpe@nt.gov.au