Koala Plates grants program
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Help us develop a Koala Plates grants program.
What's being decided?
We are developing a grants program to distribute funds raised from sales of the Koala State number plates.
As a member of the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sector, we’d like your feedback on the structure of this program, including proposed grant models and other key considerations.
Understanding your perspectives will help us determine how to best structure the grants program, and utilise the money raised to support your important work.
Background
In July 2023, the state government introduced new ‘Koala State’ number plates. $50 from each sale went into a fund to support the state’s wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sector.
As of 17 December 2023, 1,549 plates have been sold meaning that $77,450 is available to distribute to the sector. This money will be distributed through a grants program to permitted wildlife carers and/or organisations.
The program aims to support the sector and improve animal welfare outcomes for sick, injured or orphaned animals.
Get involved
Find out more:
- read the discussion paper
- take a look at our FAQs
- ask us a question
Have your say:
- take our survey
What are the next steps?
We will consider all feedback received and use it to develop the final grants model and application criteria. We will share a summary of all feedback received with you.
We expect grant applications to open in 2024.
Consultation has concluded. Thanks for your contributions.
If you have a question about the Koala Plates grants program, you can contact the team at DEWFaunaPermitsUnit@sa.gov.au or post your question here and the team will respond directly to you. Please note this is for questions and information only, feedback and submissions are only being accepted via the survey.
