The program provides funding to enable local councils to prepare coastal management programs (CMPs) and implement actions outlined in certified CMPs and coastal zone emergency action subplans (CZEAS), enhancing the management of coastal and estuarine environments.

The grant supports local councils in managing the coastal environment of New South Wales in a manner consistent with the principles of ecologically sustainable development for the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of the people of the state.

Funding is available across 3 stream categories:

• Planning
• Implementation
• Emergency works as identified in a CZEAS.

The following organisations are eligible to apply:

• local councils
• county councils
• joint organisations (established under an Act of Parliament)
• incorporated regional organisations of councils (ROCs).

When multiple councils work together within the same coastal sediment compartment or estuary to prepare or implement a CMP, one council, joint organisation or ROC from within the area must apply for funding and act as the lead agency. The lead agency is responsible for entering into the funding agreement, managing monies and reporting on the project.

Public land managers (such as a Crown reserve trust or a location-specific NSW Government authority) may apply in partnership, provided the council or other eligible organisation acts as the lead agency and assumes overall responsibility for administering the grant.

• Phone: (02) 9895 6494
• Email: coastalestuary.floodgrants@environment.nsw.gov.au