TIPS FOR APPLICANTS
Strengths Common to Well Received Round 1 & 2 Communities for Nature
Applications:
• Project was well designed: The objectives were clear and aligned to budget and onground actions. The actions were achievable in the time and budget stated.
• Application was written clearly and concisely.
• Good methodology: the actions matched the stated objectives and were supported by
evidence.
• The environmental benefit stated as a result of the project was logical.
• Demonstrated alignment with a strategic management plan/ state or regional priority
• Expenses were appropriate for the activities planned.
• Expenses and budget were detailed and transparent; it was easy to see how much
was being spent on each activity.
• The applicant’s ability to deliver the project was demonstrated.
• The project included good community engagement and/or partnerships with other
groups and demonstrated community support for the project.
• The application detailed broader community benefit along with environmental
improvements.
• The need to protect, enhance or restore the biodiversity, species or habitat(s) of the
area was well explained.
• The application detailed a commitment to maintenance works into the future.
• The application was completed fully and attachments were in the correct format.
Things to remember when completing your application:
• If your group does not meet the eligibility requirements; seek a project sponsor (see
program guidelines, pp 5-6).
• Ensure you complete all sections of the application form (including attachment/s).
• Ensure your attachment is in the required format.
• Ensure your objectives are achievable in the timeframe proposed.
• Check that expenses relate to fundable activities (see program guidelines, pp 6-7).
• Make sure expenses are clearly associated with on-ground activities and project
objectives.
• Clearly state what on-ground activities will be undertaken as part of the project.
• Make sure you provide details about the on-ground actions (eg, EVC, Hectares to be
treated).
• Include any in-kind works to be undertaken by the group, but ensure it is clear that
funding is not being sought for this in-kind work.
• Highlight new partnerships that would be formed or existing partnerships that would be
enhanced.
• Provide adequate detail about the project activities and objectives.
• Explain why the environmental issue needs to be addressed (consider the natural
values of the location and surrounds).
• Detail how the project would create environmental improvements and how these
improvements will be maintained into the future.
• Don’t assume the assessment panel is familiar with your project or your individual
group.
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