Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool NSW

About this grant

This program provides organisations with funding to help with the costs of repairing, replacing, or improving public boating infrastructure damaged by natural disasters or severe weather events.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Owners, operators or managers of public boating infrastructure in nsw.
• Eligible projects include:
• Repair or replacement: the reinstatement of the infrastructure asset to its working condition prior to the natural disaster or severe weather event.
• Betterment: minor changes to replacement design that improves resilience of the asset against future natural disasters or severe weather events.
• Access for repair and reinstatement: work to provide access for repair, replacement and betterment can be funded if it is directly related to the above works. for example, the removal of a collapsed tree across a jetty to gain access to repair the pontoon at the end of the jetty.
• Applications may be made by local councils, government agencies, community groups and the private sector.
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What the funding covers

• Funding of between $5K and $300K.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/boating-infrastructure-emergency-repair-pool-nsw for application details

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