Applicationswill open tomorrow for the $1 million NT Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme,which is designed to create new recreational fishing opportunities across theTerritory.
Grantsof up to $100,000 are available for Territory-based, not-for-profitorganisations to implement projects that will help grow and supportrecreational fishing in the NT.
The scheme is part of the Governments $50 million investment inrecreational fishing, which is supporting the growth of the sector to createjobs.
Potentialprojects that could be eligible for funding include:
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Infrastructuresuch as fishing camps, shelters and amenities that will encourage greateraccess to new recreational fishing opportunities
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Fishingplatforms, shelters, seats and structures at land-based fishing locations andboat ramps
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Fishcleaning and wash-down facilities
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Best-practicerecreational fishing education programs
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Fishhabitat restoration
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Capacitybuilding programs such as fish tagging and research
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Fishingfamily days, clinics, and events
In 2018 the Amateur Fishermens Association of theNorthern Territory successfully applied for three grants, which helped open upaccess to a new fishing spot near Katherine.
Other successful applicants last year includedDarwin Game Fishing Club, Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club, PalmerstonGame Fishing Club and Rapid Creek Landcare Group Inc.
