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9.3 INDUSTRYAND INVESTMENT NSW-FISH HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAMHabitatActionGrantsareopen to individuals, community groups,andlocalCouncilsforprojects toenhance fish habitat including rivers, creeks,estuaries, and wetlands inNSW.Grants are limitedto$30,000(GST excl) andproposals should includematchedfundsor contributing in-kindsupport fromthe applicantorothersources.HabitatActionGrantproposals areadvertisedby Industry andInvestmentNSW (formerlyDPI)every year, usually aroundAugust.Further information:http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/your-fees/habitat-actiongrants-funding-up-to-$30,000Ph: (02)66261107 or (02)49163926.9.4 NSWENVIRONMENTAL TRUSTThe Restoration andRehabilitationProgramaims to protect, restoreand enhance degraded naturalecosystems, and forwasteavoidance andrecovery.Funds are usuallyavailablefor community groups,and State andLocal Governments.Further information:http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/restoration.htmPhone: (02) 88376093.9.5 EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS PROGRAMThe Educationfor Sustainability GrantsProgram aimsto support projects that facilitate changes incommunity attitudesandbehavioursin support ofsustainable development inAustralia.Further information: http://www.environment.gov.au/education/programs/index.htmlPh: 026274 1111.9.6 SOUTHERN RIVERS CMA‘Caringforour Coasts’ is aNSW wide program, funded by the AustralianGovernment’s Caring forourCountry Program. This program aimstostrengthen the awarenessand capacity of coastal communitiesto rehabilitate andprotectprioritycoastalecosystems.Community groups andCouncils withaninterestin protecting andrestoringcoastal environmentsare able to submit proposals forfunding between$5,000 and$50,000.Further information:http://www.southern.cma.nsw.gov.auILLAWARRA BIODIVERSITYSTRATEGYVol.2Background document 35