ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 21), CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS (ROUND 6) · Attachment 1 - Summary of Environmental Project Grant Applications FY26_27

 Attachment 1
 Applicant                                                                                             Amount
                    Project        Project Overview                                                             Alignment Summary
                                                                                                      Requested
                                                                                                                 • Builds on a successful community program
                              The Teewah Turtle Trackers program protects endangered turtle                      • Has demonstrated evidence-based positive
                              nests along Teewah Beach, expanding monitoring from 7 nests to                       outcomes
                Teewah Turtle 22 with Council support. This project will strengthen low-tide                     • Methodology is well-supported and achievable
   Teewah         Trackers    patrols, nest monitoring, data collection and rapid response in a                  • Is aligned with local and state programmes and
 Landowners      Monitoring & remote, high-traffic area, supported by state-accredited training        $17,301     priorities
Association Inc Conservation and partnerships for strandings response.                                           • Builds community capacity
                  Initiative  Increased monitoring capacity and reduced disturbance will                         • Fills an operational gap in agency delivery
                              improve long-term conservation outcomes and inform future                          • Presents very good value for money and in-kind
                              coastal management.                                                                  contributions

                                This 12-month project targets invasive Cats Claw Creeper and                     • Strong need for this project as a priority in existing
                                Madeira Vine on at least four high-priority untreated properties in                programs
                                the Pinbarren section of Six Mile Creek. NDLG staff, trainees,                   • Addresses an imminent environmental threat
  Noosa and        Protecting
                                volunteers and landholders will deliver best-practice vine removal               • Track record of successful delivery
   District        Pinbarren                                                                          $26,4600
                                and community workshops to improve stewardship. Reducing                         • Builds on internal council plans
  Landcare          Project
                                invasive pressure will protect threatened riparian ecosystems and                • Contributes to community benefits
                                enhance long-term resilience of these critically endangered
                                rainforest communities.
                                Wildlife Noosa seeks funding to expand targeted river clean-ups                  •   Fills a critical gap in council’s operational program
                Noosa River                                                                                      •   Has demonstrated successful outcomes
                                that remove hazardous fishing waste, preventing injuries and
                Hazards to                                                                                       •   Excellent in-kind contribution and value for money
                                deaths to native birds, pelicans, possums and other wildlife.
Wildlife Noosa Wildlife (Line &
                                Enhanced clean-ups, supported by drone technology and trained          $6,828    •   High impact for low investment
      Ltd          Lures)
                                volunteers, are expected to prevent around 40 rescues annually.                  •   Builds capacity within the community
                 Reduction
                                The project will reduce pollution, protect habitats and strengthen               •   Aligns with community sentiment
                  Program
                                proactive conservation across the Noosa River system.