National Environmental Science Program (NESP) 2
The Australian Government is inviting applications via a targeted competitive process to apply to contribute to outcomes under the National Environmental Science Program (NESP 2) from the second half of 2020 through to June 2027.
NESP 2 represents a $149 million investment by the Australian Government in applied environmental science to support decision-makers from across the Australian community, including Indigenous communities, build resilience while achieving positive environmental, social and economic outcomes. The program represents a critical cross-cutting enabler that provides the evidence base for the design, delivery and on-ground monitoring of core Government environmental commitments and the basis for long-term environmental programs.
The program will consist of multi-disciplinary research hubs or consortia hosted by Australian research institutions with national capability and be delivered where appropriate through regional nodes.
NESP 2 will deliver applied scientific knowledge, decision tools and practical management options to support environmental commitments made by all levels of Government and other end-users.
More information
More information about the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) 2, as well as requirements for applicants, can be found in the following grant opportunity documents:
- Message from the Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment, about the National Environmental Science Program
- Grant Opportunity Guidelines
- Questions and Answers
- High level research vision template
- CV’s for key personnel template
- Hub research scope overviews
- Sample Commonwealth Grant Agreement – NESP 2
- Application Preview
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Contacting the Community Grants Hub
If you would like assistance, please call the Community Grants Hub Hotline on 1800 020 283 (option 1) or email support@communitygrants.gov.au.
More information about the Community Grants Hub can be found on the Community Grants Hub website.
Please quote 2019-3135 – National Environmental Science Program (NESP) 2 when you phone or email the Community Grants Hub.