Steve Whan
Member for Monaro

MEDIA RELEASE

$5 million in latest round of recreational fishing grants now open

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, has welcomed new opportunities for recreational fishing with $5 million available for fishing clubs, community groups and other organisations to run projects which improve and promote recreational fishing in their local area.

Steve Whan said "I'm pleased to see the announcement by Minister Moriarty that for the first-time applicants in this round will be able to access the $2 million recreation fishing small infrastructure grants program announced by the NSW Government in August. 

"In this round, grants are available in separate categories for large projects over $10,000 and small projects under $10,000.

"Recreational fishing is hugely important for Monaro, it is a great active recreation for many residents and brings in millions in economic impact from visitors to our lakes and rivers. This funding can help with encouraging participation or improving infrastructure."

This program will make it easier for local fishing clubs, community groups and other organisations to apply for funding for projects such as fishing platforms, fish cleaning tables, fishing access tracks, kayak launching platforms and other fishing facilities. 

Applicants are encouraged to contact dedicated Department staff to discuss their ideas and for assistance in applying for small infrastructure grants. 

As well as small infrastructure, funding is also available to promote participation in the sport and the mental health and well-being benefits of fishing, such as for free fishing events, fishing workshops, come and try fishing days, fishing for therapy initiatives, and the development of educational material to promote sustainable and responsible fishing practices.

Applications will be open until 18 December 2024.

Funding guidelines and the new online application form are available on the DPI NSW website or you can email [email protected] or call the dedicated Recreational Fishing Trust phoneline on 02 4424 7428.