Coastal Public Access and Risk grants (CPAR) is the competitive grants component of a two year, $7.2 million investment under the Victorian government’s Towards a healthy and resilient marine and coastal future. Up to $1 million in grant funding will be available in both 2017-18, and 2018-19.
In addition to CPAR, the funding will support the Coastcare program, critical coastal asset maintenance, and greater traditional owner involvement in planning and management.
The objective of CPAR is to provide financial assistance to coastal Crown land managers for projects that reduce coastal risk through identification, mitigation and monitoring. Given the range of risks that are inherent in a dynamic coastal environment, this program aims to support a strategic and balanced approach to risk management along the Victorian coast.
This initiative builds on the great work achieved under the previous Coastal Environments Program grants – which saw over $2.58 million in funding provided to 77 projects over four years.
Who can apply?
Appointed coastal Crown land managers in the state of Victoria can apply for grants of up to $150,000.
The program provides a financial contribution to projects based on the annual revenue of the applicant and where the proposed project location is on coastal Crown land, as defined in the Coastal Management Act 1995 s.3(1), where the reservation/management status provides for public access.
Funding criteria
For detailed program information, including funding criteria and contact details, please read the Funding Guidelines:
Funding Guidelines_ Coastal Public Access and Risk 2018-19 (PDF, 663.9 KB)
Funding Guidelines_ Coastal Public Access and Risk 2018-19 (DOCX, 3.5 MB)
Application process
Applications are now closed. Details on successful applications are available below.