The Classroom to Paddock Project promotes cultural connections and environmental stewardship among the three local schools and landholders in the North Stirlings Pallinup sub-region of WA . The project maintains momentum of current State NRM projects, a gap in funding would be detrimental to progress:
1) Capitalising on landholder’s increased willingness to participate in collaborative revegetation and protective fencing projects:
-Addressing ecological damage from land clearing
-Improving soils, waterways, threatened species habitat & corridors with high quality native
revegetation
2) Fostering Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation partnership:
-Sharing cultural knowledge
-Seed collection services
3) Immersive school programs encouraging environmental cultural awareness
January 2025 - December 2027
This project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.
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Supporting on-ground action for healthier landscapes
The NSPNR Devolved Grant Program provides funding to support landholders to protect and restore the natural environment across the North Stirling Pallinup region.
This program focuses on practical, on-ground projects that protect existing remnant vegetation and improve the health of our landscapes. By supporting fencing and revegetation works, the program helps improve soil health, protect waterways, create habitat corridors for native species and strengthen overall environmental health across the catchment.
NSPNR has a long-standing relationship with local landholders and community members and regularly receives enquiries for support with revegetation and fencing projects. This grant program has been established to help turn those ideas into action.
This project s supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.
What funding is available?
Eligible landholders can apply for up to $43,200 per project, supporting:
· Up to 9 km of fencing
· Up to 9 hectares of revegetation
Projects must be able to be completed within 12 months and require minimal ongoing support from NSPNR staff.
What types of projects are supported?
The Devolved Grant Program supports projects that protect and enhance natural assets, including:
· Fencing to protect remnant vegetation
· Fencing along creeks and river systems to reduce stock access
· Revegetation projects using diverse, locally appropriate native species
Revegetation projects must include more than 15 different native species, with species selection developed in consultation with NSPNR. Plants will be sourced through local nurseries, including Katanning Nursery and the Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Nursery.
Working together on Country
NSPNR is committed to supporting respectful land management on Goreng Country. Where appropriate, the program facilitates connections between landholders and local Aboriginal corporations and businesses, helping to strengthen cultural awareness and access valuable local knowledge.
Applicants are required to check their project site using the Aboriginal Heritage Inquiry System (AHIS) as part of the application process.
Who can apply?
This grant program is available to landholders within the North Stirling Pallinup region with projects that align with the program objectives.
If you are unsure whether your project is eligible, NSPNR encourages you to get in touch to discuss your idea.
How to apply
To apply, landholders must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) and provide:
· A brief description of the proposed project
· A map or screenshot showing the project location
· Relevant Aboriginal heritage information (if applicable)
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Successful applicants will be notified within approximately six weeks of submitting their application.
Get in touch
If you have a project in mind or would like to talk through your idea before applying, please contact NSPNR:
projects@nspnr.com.au
0437 248 206