BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Welcome to the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (the department) online grant application service for Tropical Cyclone Alfred 2024-25 Environmental Recovery Package: Coastline Rehabilitation Program.
Eligible Applicants may submit one Application each and must read the grant guidelines before applying.
Applications must include the following:
- a completed Project Details Form including detailed budget breakdown for each beach locality / beach compartment
- evidence of public liability insurance coverage of at least $20 million (in total and per incident) that is current and remains current for the duration of the project
- Project Plan and Schedule with a project timeframe where activities are to be completed by 30 June 2027.
- a project area map clearly defining the location and extent of each project area along the beach locality/beach compartment. Maps can be hand drawn or created using an online program such as Queensland Globe.
- Photographic or survey evidence of the event impact.
Other recommended documents:
- Risk Register
- Stakeholder Management Plan
- Stakeholder and landholder support letters, including any Native Title considerations.
- Communications Plan
PROGRAM QUESTIONS
For queries about the guidelines or questions about the form, please contact desdrfa@detsi.qld.gov.au.
You are strongly encouraged to save your application form every five to 10 minutes to reduce the risk of loss of information.
SmartyGrants HELP
If a technical error occurs, staff at SmartyGrants are available to help you. Contact them on (03) 9320 6888 during business hours or email service@smartygrants.com.au and quote your application number.
Help is available to guide you through using this form - please download the Help Guide for Applicants.
NAVIGATING (FILLING OUT) THE APPLICATION FORM
On the left hand side of every screen, there is a box which links directly to every page of the application form. Click the link to move directly to the page you want. You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application form.
SAVING YOUR DRAFT APPLICATION FORM
If you want to leave a partially completed application, press 'save' and log out. When you log back in and click the 'My Applications' link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of applications you have started or submitted.
You can re-open your draft application and continue where you left off.
DOWNLOAD DRAFT APPLICATION
You can also download any application, whether in draft form or submitted, as a PDF file. Click on the 'Download' button at the bottom of the application navigation panel.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
You will find a 'Review' button at the bottom of the navigation panel. You need to review your application before you submit it. Ensure that all fields and mandatory questions marked with an asterisk '*' are completed.
Once you have reviewed your application, you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top of the screen or on the navigation panel.
IMPORTANT: Any question marked with an asterisk ('*') is mandatory. Failure to answer any of these questions will stop you from being able to complete and submit your application form.
Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of supporting documents is possible.
When you submit your application form, you will receive an automated confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email address that you used to register with SmartyGrants.
If you do not receive a 'confirmation of submission' email, then your application has not been received. Review the error message highlighted in red and ensure that all mandatory fields have been completed. You should then be able to successfully submit your application.
ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
You will need to upload attachments to support your application.
You will need to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. Files can be up to 25MB each; however, files up to a maximum of 5MB are recommended.
Remember - some requested document fields are mandatory. Failure to attach them will stop you from being able to successfully submit your application form.
If you are not able to attach a document, please contact SmartyGrants on (03) 9320 6888 for technical support.
COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IN A GROUP OR TEAM
A number of people can work on an application form using the same login details, as long as only one person is working on the application form at a time. Ensure that you save as you go.