Illegal Dumping Prevention Grant Round 3 - Stream 1

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Instructions for Applicants

Program Guidelines and grant closing dates can be viewed on the EPA website.

A total funding pool of $1.285 million will be available for Round 3.

The Stream 1 Illegal Dumping Prevention Grant has two different types and funding amounts: 

  • Stream 1a: Establishing illegal dumping baseline data grant. Up to $20,000 (single entity, up to 12 months)
  • Stream 1b: Preparing an illegal dumping business case. Up to $10,000 (single entity, up to 12 months)

The following entities are eligible:

  • Individual local councils
  • Groups of councils (Stream 1b only)
  • State government public land managers

To complete this application, you will need the following:

  • Relevant photos or maps showing your illegal dumping problem
  • Existing illegal dumping baseline data (only for Stream 1b applicants)
  • Letter of support from project partners (if relevant)

Please get in touch with the EPA at illegaldumping.strategy@epa.nsw.gov.au if you would like to discuss your project before submitting your application. 

Disclaimer

The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • submission of this application does not guarantee funding will be granted for any project, and the Department expressly reserves its right to accept or reject this application at its discretion;
  • it must bear the costs of preparing and submitting this application and the Department does not accept any liability for such costs, whether or not this application is ultimately accepted or rejected; and
  • it has read the Funding Guidelines for the Program and has fully informed itself of the relevant program requirements.

Use of Information

By submitting this application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • if this project application is successful, the relevant details of the project will be made public, including details such as the names of the organisation (Applicant) and any partnering organisation (state government agency or non-government organisation), project title, project description, location, anticipated time for completion and amount awarded;
  • the Department will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that any information received in or in respect of this application which is clearly marked ‘Commercial-in-confidence’ or ‘Confidential’ is treated as confidential, however, such documents will remain subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act); and
  • in some circumstances the Department may release information contained in this application form and other relevant information in relation to this application in response to a request lodged under the GIPA Act or otherwise as required or permitted by law.

Privacy Notice

By submitting this Application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • the Department is required to comply with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (the Privacy Act) and that any personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) collected by the Department in relation to the program will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act and its privacy policy (available at: https://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/privacy);
  • the information it provides to the Department in connection with this application will be collected and stored on a database and will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected (including, where necessary, being disclosed to other Government agencies in connection with the assessment of the merits of an application) or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Act;
  • it has taken steps to ensure that any person whose personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) is included in this application has consented to the fact that the Department and other Government agencies may be supplied with that personal information, and has been made aware of the purposes for which it has been collected and may be used.

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Project Requirements: Stream 1a (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Select the stream you are applying for:" on page 1

This stream provides funding for establishing baseline data either for dumping on publicly owned land or for developing an illegal dumping business case for the following entities:

  • Individual local councils
  • Groups of councils (Stream 1b only)
  • State government public land managers

The EPA strongly encourages applicants to attend the Illegal Dumping Prevention Program Round 3 grants webinar (see EPA website for the date or to watch the recording).

Stream 1a (Establishment of Illegal Dumping Baseline) project requirements

This stream is for applicants who want to establish an illegal dumping baseline and develop a brief Illegal Dumping Prevention Strategy for their LGA or area/region. Funding of up to $20,000 is available per entity and must be completed within 12 months. The following rules apply:

  • Clean up or disposal of illegal dumping will NOT be funded under this stream. However, a contractor who is collecting data can also remove waste from a site, if that activity is funded from a different source than this grant.
  • For councils, data collection must cover an entire LGA. Only single councils can apply, as it is important for each council to undertake their own data collection and develop their Illegal Dumping Strategy. For a state government land managers, please contact the EPA to discuss the proposed target area.
  • Data must be collected for 10-12 months.
  • Successful applicants must use the EPA RIDonline database as part of their project, including all data relating to project activities. Grantees must make sure that data is brought up to date in RIDonline at least every three months.
  • Successful applicants must engage with EPA regularly and report on agreed milestones.
  • Successful applicants must liaise with EPA on media or other promotion of the project and acknowledge the funding contribution made by EPA.
  • Publicity materials to promote reporting of illegal dumping (such as brochures, signage, advertising) produced for projects funded by the Illegal Dumping Prevention Program must be in line with EPA-developed Report Illegal Dumping instructions for use.
  • Up to 20% of the project budget can be used for installing signage or developing education materials to improve public reporting of illegal dumping.
  • Grantees will be required to create a brief Illegal Dumping Strategy as part of this project. The EPA provides a template and guidance for this.

Stream 1b (Development of an illegal dumping business case) project requirements

This stream is for councils, groups of councils and state government public land managers that would like to develop a strong business case for sustained internal investment in illegal dumping prevention. We strongly encourage applicants with prior experience in running illegal dumping projects to consider this stream. Funding of up to $10,000 per entity is available.

This stream is intended for entities with expertise in managing illegal dumping. They will need to demonstrate they have a baseline and good understanding of their illegal dumping problem.

This stream will not cover clean-up or illegal dumping prevention activities.

Please declare this application meets the Program eligibility criteria:
  • It has been prepared by and is being submitted by an eligible applicant
  • Project applications are specific to a Local Government Area or state government agency area/region. 
  • Projects can commence as soon as the funding deed is signed and be completed within 12 months of the funding deed commencing
I confirm that the applicant and project is eligible according to the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines * Required

Assessment criteria: Stream 1a (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Select the stream you are applying for:" on page 1

Eligible applications will be assessed by a technical review committee against the following criteria:

  • Strength of the evidence of the illegal dumping problem and the need to capture baseline data (40% weighting).
  • Effectiveness and clarity of proposed methods for gathering high-quality illegal dumping data across the jurisdiction and use of RIDonline (30% weighting).
  • Appropriateness of budget and project value for money (30% weighting).

Project Requirements: Stream 1b (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Select the stream you are applying for:" on page 1

This stream is for applicants who would like to develop a strong business case for sustained internal investment in illegal dumping prevention.
 
The following entities are eligible:
  • Individual local councils
  • Groups of councils 
  • State government public land managers
We strongly encourage applicants with prior experience in running illegal dumping projects to consider this stream. Funding of up to $10,000 per entity is available.
 
Applicants will need to demonstrate they have a baseline and understanding of their illegal dumping problem.
 
This stream will not cover clean-up or illegal dumping prevention activities.
 
Please declare this application meets the Program eligibility criteria:
  • It has been prepared by and is being submitted by an eligible applicant
  • Project applications are specific to a Local Government Area or state government agency area/region
  • Projects can commence as soon as the funding deed is signed and be completed within 12 months of the funding deed commencing
I confirm that the applicant and project is eligible according to the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines * Required

Assessment criteria: Stream 1b (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Select the stream you are applying for:" on page 1

Eligible applications will be assessed by a technical review committee against the following criteria:

  • Strength of the evidence of the illegal dumping problem, its size and complexity (40% weighting).
  • Effectiveness and clarity of proposed methods of developing the business case (30% weighting).
  • Appropriateness of budget expenditure (30% weighting).