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The partnership between the Australian Government and Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF) is centred on a landmark investment of $443.3 million to build the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. This is the largest single government investment in protecting the Reef and its Outstanding Universal Value. Over six years, this investment will support delivery of the Reef Trust Partnership (RTP) with project implementation from 2019.

The partnership includes $201 million to improve water quality on the Great Barrier Reef.

The Reef Water Quality Improvement Grant Program - Stage 1 invites applications for funding for projects using existing and proven techniques to deliver progress towards the targets outlined in the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan.

This first round of water quality funding will focus on projects that build on existing programs whose performance has been demonstrated in the past, address clearly articulated and demonstrable needs, and lay the foundations for the longer term RTP Investment Strategy. There will be future open funding rounds that will focus on innovative or new approaches.

Grant applicants must be:
- operating in Australia and have an Australian Business Number (ABN);
- able to demonstrate capacity to deliver the project; and
- an existing or recent provider implementing a proven approach to improve water quality outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef catchment.

Applications shall be lodged on https://www.tenders.net/dtp/barrierreef/ no later than 11:45pm AEST on Monday, 10 December 2018.