Fishing groups and community organisations could receive state government support for local projects.
Initiatives involving fishing education, habitat restoration, fish monitoring and research, traditional fishing programs and activities that encourage recreational fishing could receive up to $5000 through community fishing grants.
The previous round provided more than $200,000 to 23 projects across Queensland, including kids’ fishing clinics, social inclusion programs and fish tagging.
Fisheries Queensland executive director Eddie Jebreen said the grants were aimed at practical projects that could benefit communities.
“Whether it’s getting kids out on the water for their first fishing experience, restoring fish habitat or sharing traditional fishing knowledge, we want to hear from Queenslanders with an idea that will benefit their local fishing community,” he said.
“You don’t need to have a million-dollar idea: these grants are about supporting practical projects that can make a difference at a local level.”
Applications close on December 9.
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