The Grants and Sponsorship Programs provide opportunities open to all Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef region.

Sea Country Partnerships Grants Program - successful projects announced

What are Sea Country Partnerships Grants?

The Sea Country Partnerships Grants Program is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's implementation of the Caring for our Country Reef Rescue Indigenous Land and Sea Country Partnerships Program funded by the Australian Government.

During 2010-2011, a initial total of $300,000 was made available under the Sea Country Partnerships Grants Program to fund projects between $5,000 and $50,000 to Indigenous groups and organisations representing Traditional Owners in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area. Given the overwhelming response received, the allocated funding was increased to $500,000.

Proposed projects need to be aligned with one or more of the Reef Rescue Indigenous Land and Sea Country Partnerships Program priority areas of:

• Traditional Use of Marine Resource Agreements (TUMRAs)
• Strengthening of communications and knowledge sharing
• Enhancing compliance
• Engaging with communities.

Sea Country Partnerships Grants Program 2010-11 successful projects

The Australian Government has approved $500,000 funding in support of the Sea Country Partnerships Grants Program which will enable Traditional Owner groups to undertake projects on their sea country that result in better of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP). 

• Successful projects for Sea Country Partnerships Grants 2010-11

Please note applications for the 2010-11 funding round have now closed.

Sponsorship Program

Funding under the Sea Country Partnerships Sponsorship Program provides an opportunity for Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owners to be more involved in sea country management. 

Traditional Owners can apply for sponsorship up to the value of $5,000 per person under the program to cover participation in training, events and exchanges that will enable them to better manage their sea country.

The Sea Country Partnerships Sponsorship Program Guidelines provide more information on the program and how to apply. You are also able to download and print a copy of the Sea Country Partnerships Sponsorship Application Form from this website.