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The Small Scale Community Initiatives Fund (SSCIF) supports volunteer community groups and individual landowners undertaking ecological restoration through animal and plant pest control. 

Open/close dates

Fund opens 9.00am, 9 May 2025

Fund closes 3.00pm, 30 May 2025

What types of projects may be funded?

  • The SSCIF provides funding to small community groups or individuals undertaking predator control and/or pest plant control.
  • This fund is primarily aimed at the purchase of materials to support these activities.

How much is available?

Around $140,000 per year. 

How much can you apply for?

Up to $5,000.

Apply now

Information for applicants - please read first

Projects funded

Read some of the projects that received SSCIF funding over the past 5 years