We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated individuals who applied for the Jim Cuthbertson Grant for the 2023/24 term. Your enthusiastic participation and compelling submissions have truly showcased a remarkable commitment to our cause.
We would like to inform all interested parties that the application window for the Jim Cuthbertson Grant is now officially closed. Our team is diligently reviewing each submission with care and consideration. Your efforts and passion for this opportunity have not gone unnoticed.
We thank you for your patience as we carefully assess all applications. Rest assured, every submission will be thoroughly reviewed to ensure a fair and thorough selection process.
Once again, we express our deepest appreciation to all the applicants for their valuable contributions. Stay tuned for further updates as we progress through the review process.
The National Parks Association of Queensland (NPAQ) is calling for applications for our Jim Cuthbertson grant.
This year, the grant amount has been risen to $8,000 from $4,000! The Jim Cuthbertson grant is for the undertaking of national park on-ground work or research and is made possible thanks to a much-appreciated bequest from Jim Cuthbertson, and matching funding from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS).
The inaugural Grant (2018-2019) attracted more than $80,000 of in-kind flora and fauna survey work with findings presented in the upcoming Autumn edition of Protected.
The proposed project must address at least one of the following, listed below in order of priority:
*Improve the conservation value/resilience of one or a number of parks;
*Strengthen the science and evidence base of one or a number of parks or park proposals; or
*Advance community knowledge of, or connection to, Queensland’s national parks.
Applicants may be Honours, Masters or PhD students, or volunteers.
Proposed projects shall take no longer than two years to complete and applicants will supply six monthly progress reports and a final report for their project.
Applications will be assessed on:
*The potential conservation outcome (35%),
*Relevance to current issues and/or the applicant’s research (35%)
*Any additional funding obtained by the applicant (20%)
*Health, safety and environment including provisions for COVID safe measures (10%).
Please download and complete the application form below and return to admin@npaq.org.au no later than 5pm on Monday 31st July.
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submit your application below no later than 5pm on Monday 31st July.
Any questions about the grant can be directed to admin@npaq.org.au