A million dollars in wildlife funding is up for grabs for projects supporting Aussie animals.
The Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) opened applications for its national grants program on Friday, which will remain open until August 19, 2022.
Individually-licenced wildlife carers, organisations, community groups and multi-partner collaborations can apply for four tiers of grants ranging from $1000 to $50,000.
The grants are for projects supporting rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, native species recovery and emergency preparedness.
WIRES projects and grants manager Jennie Murray encouraged interested parties to apply for a grant.
"After the successful launch of our National Grants Program in 2021, we are excited to be opening the next funding round to support the wildlife and conservation sector," Ms Murray said.
"We have started to receive fantastic updates from last year's recipients and look forward to seeing the quality of applications this year."
Eligible applicants are invited to submit proposals for:
- Tier 1: Individually Licenced Wildlife Rescuers and Carers (maximum $1000)
- Tier 2: Licenced Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Organisations (maximum $5000)
- Tier 3: Environmental NGOs and Community Groups (maximum $20,000)
- Tier 4: Consortia/Multi-partner Collaborations (maximum $50,000)
Three special grants of up to $20,000 are also available for projects supporting mammals, birds and habitat restoration and enhancement.
Grant applications are open on the WIRES website from July 15 to August 19, 2022.
