NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE GRANTS

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Grants Scheme funds projects that deliver environmental and socio-economic outcomes for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, the Noosa Shire.

2017 Big Ideas Grants Round

The overarching purpose of this grants round is prosperity from protection, with a focus on "Big Ideas" in four priority areas.

The Foundation will invest a total of $330,000 to support projects that enhance Noosa's long-term prosperity and increase protection of it's truly magnificent environment.

The 2017/18 round closed on 15 September 2017.

Priority Areas

Projects in the 2017 Grants Round should deliver environmental and socio-economic outcomes for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve and may respond to one or more of the following four priority areas:

  • Contribution to the long-term health of Noosa River, Estuary and downstream marine values for current and future generations.
  • Contribution to the best practice and innovative management of our hinterland, particularly Kin Kin catchment, to deliver sustainable use of our land, water and agricultural assets.
  • Improved biodiversity management within the Biosphere, including those with a focus on icon species.
  • Sustainable socio-economic development proposals, feasibility studies, prospectus or new financing mechanisms which can deliver long term prosperity and protection to the Biosphere and its communities.

CRITERIA

Download the 2017/18 Noosa Biosphere Reserve Grants Round Guidelines for the full list of eligibility and submission criteria.

View the list of recipients from each round.

Latest News

31 Jan,2019
Pilot reefs show successful and exciting oyster settlement, but extensive boat damage is a problem!

Trial oyster reefs installed in the Noosa River system have shown successful oyster settlement, but recent boat damage means some will need to be removed.

24 Oct,2018
Celebration for Noosa Biosphere set

A celebration of our Noosa Biosphere Reserve is set for Sunday 18 November.

22 Oct,2018
Three directors appointed to Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation board

Three new directors have been appointed to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation board after a public call to fill the positions.

28 Sep,2018
Protecting Noosa’s Pandanus with science, collaboration and action

A project to research and protect Noosa’s iconic Pandanus has prevented widespread dieback by combining science with community action.

08 Aug,2018
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation opens Director of the board positions

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) is seeking expressions of interest to join its board of directors.

03 Jul,2018
Three-year Funding Agreement for NBRF

Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and Noosa Council have agreed on a new three-year funding arrangement in order to continue the work under the UNESCO Man and the...

20 Apr,2018
Hinterland trail upgrade a big idea for Noosa Biosphere Reserve

A plan to upgrade and maximise recreational use of a network of eight hinterland trails has been approved as a big idea for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve

27 Mar,2018
Environmental & cultural learning added to Noosa’s knowledge bank

Work to create a data bank of environmentally and culturally significant indigenous landmarks and iconic species within the Noosa Shire has begun.

12 Mar,2018
Big ideas underway for Noosa Biosphere Reserve

Three major projects have been awarded funding from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve big ideas grants scheme.

26 Feb,2018
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation reports biggest year to Council.

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation has presented its annual and half yearly reports to Noosa Council presenting its biggest year in history on activity and...

05 Dec,2017
Fish Fightback: 14 New Reefs for Noosa!

A network of oyster reefs has been created in the Noosa River system as part of the ‘Bring Back the Fish’ project - an important...

13 Feb,2018
Fighting dieback on Noosa’s iconic Pandanus palm

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation is helping the fight toprotect Noosa’s iconic Pandanus palm under threat by widespread cases ofdieback.

24 Jan,2018
Prosperity from protection, six projects announced for Noosa

The small projects that received $20,000 or less from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Big Ideas 2017 grants round have gained final approval to proceed.

16 Nov,2017
$330,000 in Big Ideas Shortlisted for Noosa’s future

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted this week as the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation determines its final investment decisions for its record breaking $330,000 grants round.

05 Sep,2017
Survey to inform better management of Koala health in Noosa Biosphere Reserve

Researchers have released a report on a field survey to support mapping Koala distribution across the Noosa region.

28 Aug,2017
Noosa Biosphere Day

A community celebration of 10 years as a UNESCO biosphere reserve

14 Aug,2017
Extension granted for Noosa Biosphere Reserve Big Ideas

Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation has extended the deadline of its Big Ideas Grants Round to 15 September.

09 Aug,2017
Noosa Biosphere Reserve undergoes 10-year review

Noosa Biosphere Reserve is undergoing a review of its achievements over the past ten years and aspirations for its future.

26 Jul,2017
Record Breaking $330,000 for Big Ideas to drive Noosa’s prosperity

Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation will invest $330,000 into the Big Ideas Grants Round which opens for expressions of interest on Wednesday 26 July.

10 Jul,2017
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation calls for Noosa’s next Big Ideas

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation is calling for Noosa’s next Big Ideas with its supporting grant round opening later this month.

21 May,2017
American Students Visit Noosa Biosphere

Thirty one American students and 3 faculty members from Virginia Tech University were hosted for an educational visit to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve on Sunday.

13 Apr,2017
UQ Global Change Institute deputy director joins Board

Deputy Director of the University of Queensland’s Global Change Institute, Professor Karen Hussey has joined the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation board.

13 Jan,2017
First ‘Keeping it in Kin Kin’ demonstration site supports Glasby’s creek bank and land slump remediation.

Initial works have wrapped up at the first ‘Keeping it in Kin Kin’ demonstration site off Sheppersons Lane in Kin Kin.

14 Dec,2016
Future looks bright after Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation holds AGM

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation held its Annual General Meeting on Friday, 9 December 2016.

01 Dec,2016
Video helps Noosa to understand our Biosphere Reserve

A new video produced by the Noosa Community Biosphere Association (NCBA) is helping locals understand the significance of our Noosa Biosphere Reserve.

01 Dec,2016
Weeding out vines in Kin Kin

Cats Claw Creeper and Madeira vine are being hunted out in the Kin Kin Catchment as part of the ‘Keeping it in Kin Kin’ project.

15 Sep,2016
NBR Foundation Chairman Welcomes Noosa Show

By Campbell Corfe, NBR Foundation Chairman

23 Aug,2016
Koalas Need Community Help

Landholders in the Kin Kin and Cooroibah areas are invited to participate in a survey being conducted on koala populations across the Noosa Shire.

11 Jul,2016
Mary River Cod “Geraldine” Destined to Restock our Waterways

A breeding program of the Mary River Cod is restocking populations in the Mary River Catchment with Geraldine its leading lady.

22 Jun,2016
Detection Dogs fetch grant for Noosa koala project

The University of the Sunshine Coast’s team of koala-detecting sniffer dogs has received a $60,000 grant from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation to track koala...

20 Jun,2016
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation projects for a better Noosa

The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation has released a progress report on projects approved by the Board over the last six months. Newly appointed Chairman of the...

09 Jun,2016
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Grant Scheme

In July 2015, the Foundation called for 'Big ideas' to futher Noosa's conservation and environmental standing. Many of these projects are now underway. Eligible groups...

02 May,2016
The Biosphere Idea

A retrospective on the past 10 years for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve and the future for the Foundation.