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Our Marine Parks Grants

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Supporting organisations to engage in the management of Australian Marine Parks.

Our Marine Parks Grants

The 'Our Marine Parks Grants Program' has made a combined investment of $28.2 million across 4 rounds, supporting 91 projects to deliver some outstanding marine conservation outcomes.

Australia boasts one of the largest representative networks of marine parks in the world, with 60 Australian Marine Parks around the Australian coastline, protecting our offshore marine environment. Australian Marine Parks are places of exceptional biodiversity and cultural value. They are also places of recreation and support the livelihoods of Australians through the tourism and fishing sectors.

The Our Marine Parks Grant Program is investing in the long-term health of Australia's Marine Parks, providing opportunities for regional communities, First Nations organisations, the tourism sector, scientists, recreational and commercial fishing and the seafood industry to:

  • increase engagement in the management of Australian Marine Parks
  • support pathways for First Nations people to manage their traditional land and Sea Country
  • improve sustainability in fishing practices to support the objectives of Australian Marine Parks management plans
  • undertake practical and innovative activities that support and improve park management and conserve and protect marine species and habitats
  • improve knowledge and understanding of Australian Marine Parks.

Upcoming Grant Opportunities: Our Marine Park Grants Round Five

The next round of Our Marine Parks Grants is expected to open for applications on 13 August 2026.

Round Five of the grant program will deliver $5.6 million to engage Australian marine park users - building their capacity to actively participate in managing Australian Marine Parks. It supports collaborative efforts that protect biodiversity, enhance ecosystem health, and strengthen culturally informed stewardship of our marine environment.

  • The Our Marine Parks Round 5 grant opportunity will be administered by the Community Grants Hub through GrantConnect, the Australian Government’s centralised grants information system.
  • Further updates will be provided on our website or you can subscribe for further updates by emailing AMPgrants@dcceew.gov.au.

Successful grant recipients

 

See a snapshot of previous 'Our Marine Parks Grant' rounds