64 Dennis Street, Colac Vic 3250
ABN 60 355 974 029Regional Catchment Investment Plan
2006/2007 Project Proposal Form
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· Proposals must be sent to the Corangamite CMA by Friday 4th November 2005.
· To be considered eligible for this funding, the proponent must have received a written invitation to submit a proposal. No other proposals will be considered.
· Information collected in this form is for 2006-07 and 2007-08.
· Complete sections that are marked ‘Text’.
· Where a menu list exists (marked ‘Menu’), choose items from this list (refer to attachments) and write the selection into the box provided on this form.
· Please note that the standard output list is compulsory (you cannot make up your own outputs or qualifiers, please choose from list only).
· Proposal forms must be emailed to the Corangamite CMA by the 4th of November. A hard copy with signatures is also required to be sent (no later than the 11th of November)
· Once you have completed your proposal, complete the checklist below before you send this form.
CHECKLIST / YES or NOHave you answered all questions?
Have you contacted the relevant RCS sub strategy coordinators to ensure your proposal is addressing high priority actions?
Have you considered cultural heritage issues (Q.11)?
Have you discussed this proposal with identified partners?
Are you aware that a hard copy with signatures must be sent to the Corangamite CMA (in addition to an electronic copy)?
Have you provided a map showing your project location?
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Project Title – TEXT
No more than 10 words.
1.2 Project Description – TEXT
Provide a clear and concise description outlining the aim of your project, what key assets you will affect, the activities you will undertake and what issues/threats your project will address. Include both quantitative and qualitative information (i.e. how many, how much and how). You may also mention here any links that your project has to other projects. The description must not exceed 300 words.
This project will…1.3 Proponent - MENU
Choose the proponent(s) from the list provided (Attachment 1) and then write the name or proponent number in the box below. If the proponent is not on the list or the details need updating, please provide name, organisation, position, email, phone, fax and address below.
1.4 Primary Service Provider - MENU
The primary service provider is the person/group who will actually conduct the project – it may be the same as the proponent. Choose the name(s) from the list provided or the service provider number (Attachment 2) and then write it in the box below. If the primary service provider is not on the list or the details need updating, please provide name, organisation, position, email, phone, fax and address below.
1.5 Other Partners – TEXT
List anyone else who will be involved in your project (max 100 words) and explain their involvement. Please provide name, organisation, position, email, phone, fax and address below. Project partners may be contacted to verify that they are aware of their support/involvement in this project.
1.6 Location – MENU
Choose a location/landscape zones or landscape zone number/s from the list provided (Attachment 10) and write in the box below. If you wish to provide more detail, include it with the project description. Refer to page 18 of the RPD for a map of the landscape zones.
Map
Show the exact project location on the map provided (Attachment 9). Either print out the map, highlight the area and supply a hard copy, or edit the map using Microsoft Paint and provide an electronic copy with this application.
2. STRATEGIC JUSTIFICATION
2.1 RCS 2004-2008 Links - TEXT
Provide specific references to where the project relates to the Corangamite RCS 2003-2008. If the project delivers on a specific RCS strategy area or priority, this should be referred to. Make sure responses are specific and not just “loosely” linked. Limit your response to 1 – 5 specific links. Contact the CCMA if you require a copy of the RCS.
Example:
1. Table 34; page 104. Project will contribute to Management Action Target 87 by revegetating 200ha of Plains Grassy Woodland (EVC 55).
2.2 RCS Sub Strategy Links – MENU
On the list provided (Attachment 4), write down the strategy number/s (max 10) that your project has demonstrated links to.
2.3 Other Justification - TEXT
Provide details of any other strategies, policies and plans that your project links to. This may include local community development plans and Landcare action plans, Federal policies and strategies, or State Government policies and plans not included on the list of RCS Sub-strategies.
3. ASSET BASED RATIONALE
3.1 Asset Description - TEXT
Assets are defined as objects or services derived from either the natural or built environments that are of value to the community socially, financially and/or ecologically. Examples may include: a wetland, road infrastructure, an agricultural district or a paddock. Describe the specific asset(s) that are the focus of this particular project proposal – do not provide a general description of regional assets. Maximum of 200 words.
3.2 Asset Threats - TEXT
Threats may include such things as salinisation, changed fire regimes, spread of weeds, etc. The type of threat should guide the project’s actions to reduce or remove the threat. Please provide a description of the specific threat(s) to the assets described above and how your proposal would seek to address these threats. Maximum of 200 words.
4. RESOURCE CONDITION TARGETS – MENU
Record a maximum of 5 Resource Condition Targets (RCTs) for your project from the list provided (Attachment 5). List the RCT Code/s in the box below. E.g 1B, 2K, 5AB……
5. MANAGEMENT ACTION TARGETS – MENU
Record a maximum of 5 Management Action Targets (MATs) for your project from the list provided (Attachment 6). List the MAT Code/s in the box below. E.g 5, 42, 89
6. MATTERS FOR TARGET – MENU
Ten ‘Matters for Target’ have been developed by the Australian Government to help assess the contributions that regional projects make towards improving the condition of Australia’s natural resources. Please list a ‘Primary Matter for Target’ (Matter for Target Number) and preferably a ‘Secondary Matter for Target’ from the list provided (Attachment 7) in the box below. Please indicate which is the primary and which is the secondary Matter for Target. E.g 2 (primary), 5 (secondary) …….
7. CONTRIBUTION TO ACHIEVING REGIONAL OUTCOMES
Overall, how will your project outcomes contribute to achieving targets that will benefit the Corangamite region?
The major investors in NRM require this important information to guide their investment decisions. Please give an estimated:
Option 1
Quantified (numbers) total contribution to an agreed Resource Condition Target(s). Please list the appropriate target (corresponding “letter” as per the Regional Catchment Strategy, i.e. A – Z; AA – AK), RCS page number and the contribution the project makes to it. If this cannot be estimated then;
Option 2
Quantified (numbers) total contribution to a Management Action Target(s). Please list the appropriate target (corresponding “number” as per the Regional Catchment Strategy, i.e. 1 - 103) and the contribution the project makes to it. If this cannot be estimated then;
Option 3
Quantified contribution to regional RCS ‘Sub Strategy Targets’ that are not represented in the targets above.
Example 1:
RCT AF - To maintain the extent of all native vegetation types to at least 2002 levels
Contribution: This project will protect 220 ha of high priority EVCs and enhance 200 ha of high priority EVCs. Revegetation with local native species contributes an addition of 292ha of native vegetation.
Example 2:
MAT 92 – Encourage community involvement and ownership of natural resource management issues in the Region. Provide information and resources at a local level to help develop appropriate actions.
Contribution: This project will involve and enhance the capacity of 10 landcare groups, representing 130 landholders, to contribute to NRM outcomes in the region.
Choose a maximum of 3 targets that the project directly relates to. Maximum of 200 words in total.
8. METHODOLOGY/WORKS SCHEDULE
8.1 Methodology – TEXT
Describe the methods you will use to achieve the project objectives including resources and project planning. Maximum of 300 words in total
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8.2 Works Schedule – TEXT
A. 2006-2007 funding
Outline and list the general key tasks that will be achieved from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007. Please indicate if an extension beyond June 2007 is likely.
Mark an ‘X’ to indicate what month the activity will occur.
Key Task / Activity / July 06 / August 06 / Sept 06 / Oct 06 / Nov 06 / Dec 06 / Jan 07 / Feb 07 / March07 / April 07 / May 07 / June 07 / July 07 / Aug 07 / Sep 07B. 2007-2008 funding
If applicable, outline and list key tasks that will be achieved from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008. No extensions beyond 30 June 2008 will be granted.
Mark an ‘X’ to indicate what month the activity will occur.
Key Task / Activity / July 07 / Aug 07 / Sept 07 / Oct 07 / Nov 07 / Dec 07 / Jan 08 / Feb 08 / Mar 08 / April 08 / May 08 / June 081
9. RISK ASSESSMENT
Indicate (with an ‘X’) whether your project has a low, moderate, high or extreme risk against each of the 8 parameters (choose one for each parameter). Choose the description which most closely fits your proposed project.
Parameter / Low / Mark ‘X’ / Moderate / Mark ‘X’ / High / Mark ‘X’ / Extreme / Mark ‘X’1. Project Value / Less than $25k / Up to $125k / Up to $250k / In excess of $250k
2. Risk to safety of personnel / Limited to office based risks / Limited site work involved. Some risk to personnel / Moderate potential for serious injury due to nature of site work / Potential for fatality due to nature of site work.
3. Availability of resources (including human resources) / Resources available / Resources available within industry/ location / Resources unavailable within existing structure and potentially hard to find. / Resources very difficult to source and/or retain.
4. Environmental Impact / Potential impact well understood and easily managed. / Impact is likely to be limited to site and of a short term nature only. / Potential impacts are unclear and/or very difficult to manage. / High potential for significant environmental impact.
5. Technical / Methodology / Proven technology/method that proponent is familiar with applying. / Technology/method has been applied by others but never by the proponent. / Technology/method has been applied by others but never by the proponent. / Unproven technology/method or process.
6. Works Schedule / Readily achievable / May impact other projects within organisation/group. / Schedule is challenging and achievement is of very significant importance. / Achievement of schedule is critical to the project success and the schedule is highly challenging.
7. Project team competence / Highly skilled team. / Moderately skilled team. / Relatively inexperienced team. / Highly inexperienced team.
8. Confidence that risks are understood / High / Moderate / Low / N/A
10. MONITORING AND EVALUATION
10.1 How will you keep the project working after the funding has finished? In general terms, what procedure or process will you implement to ensure that this happens (e.g what needs to be done, who will do it, how will it be done)?
10.2 How will you know if your project has succeeded?
11. CULTURAL HERITAGE
Indigenous involvement during development of project applications, and sometimes in subsequent project activity, is an essential aspect of this funding program.
As part of this application, you are required to consult with the local indigenous community about your proposal if you are undertaking on-ground works. Greg Edwards, the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Protection Officer at the Corangamite CMA, is available to discuss with you, and then the appropriate indigenous contacts, about whether your proposed works will require an indigenous survey. If you know where your sites are located, please consult Greg before submitting this application. If necessary, Cultural Heritage Officers will then survey the proposed project area for culturally significant sites or artefacts, and if the site is deemed culturally significant, an indigenous monitor may be required to supervise some of the on-ground works. If this is the case, please provide a costing in your proposed budget.
As part of the Service Agreement for this grant, successful on-ground projects will gain access to funding only after consultation with one of the local indigenous communities.
Greg Edwards can be contacted on (03) 5232 9143 or 0438 364 245, or via email on . Direct contacts for each of the region’s indigenous communities are also provided below.
CULTURAL HERITAGE OFFICERS IN THE CORANGAMITE REGIONArea / Geelong & District / Ballarat & District / Camperdown & Western District
Contact Person / Reg Abrahams / Peter Lovett / Herbie Harradine
Phone Numbers / (03) 5278 4123
0409 391 473 / (03) 5331 5344
0409 391 475 / (03) 5567 1236
0409 391 476
Email / / /
Organisation Details / Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative
Phone: (03) 5277 0044
Fax: (03) 5277 1056 / Ballarat & District Aboriginal Cooperative
Phone: (03) 5333 7620
Fax: (03) 5333 5300 / Framlingham Aboriginal Trust
Phone: (03) 5567 1003
Fax: (03) 5567 1298
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