Our Marine Parks Grants

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.

Our Marine Park Grants Round Five Now Closed

Applications for Round Five of the Our Marine Parks Grants program are now closed. Thank you to those organisations who submitted applications, they are currently under assessment.

Grant funding of $5.6 million will deliver $5.6 million to engage Australian marine park users - building their capacity to actively participate in managing Australian Marine Parks. It will support collaborative efforts that protect biodiversity, enhance ecosystem health, and strengthen culturally informed stewardship of our marine environment. Projects are due to commence in mid-2027.