Gone Fishing Day 2025

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Gone Fishing Day NSW

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About the grant

Gone Fishing Day events and activities are supported by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Fisheries and the Recreational Fishing Trust. The program is administered by NSW DPIRD Fisheries. Gone Fishing Day is held annually to promote and celebrate recreational fishing throughout Australia. Before completing this application form, you should have read the program guidelines. Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Objective

Gone Fishing Day fishing packages or grants support fishing clubs and fishing organisations to run events to promote and celebrate fishing on or around Gone Fishing Day.

Goals

  • Promote recreational fishing as a healthy, outdoors activity for the whole family.
  • Educate fishers to fish responsibly and safely.
  • Promote the sustainable growth of recreational fishing.
  • Boost recreational fishing opportunities.

Instructions for Applicants

Before completing this application form, you should have read the program guidelines.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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Program Details

The program runs each year and aims to promote and celebrate fishing as a fun, healthy, outdoors activity for the whole family and your friends. It doesn't matter if you haven't fished before or if you're the keenest of anglers, Gone Fishing Day is for everyone. On Gone Fishing Day, DPIRD Fisheries hosts a series of free community fishing events around the state. 

Recreational fishing clubs and associated organisations are also invited each year to run an event, and to assist with the running of this event, apply for either:

1) a fishing package consisting of rod and reel sets, bags, giveaways and advisory information for participants attending events, or   

2) a grant* of up to $2,000 to purchase items required to run their own Gone Fishing Day fishing events, such as casting and fishing activities and information sessions.

*Important: To receive a funding grant, successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding deed with the NSW Government and submit a written report and evidence of grant expenditure following completion of events. Organisations will also need to submit invoices as a condition of receiving grant payments.

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Disclaimer

The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • submission of this application does not guarantee funding will be granted for any project, and the Department expressly reserves its right to accept or reject this application at its discretion;
  • it must bear the costs of preparing and submitting this application and the Department does not accept any liability for such costs, whether or not this application is ultimately accepted or rejected; and
  • it has read the Funding Guidelines for the Program and has fully informed itself of the relevant program requirements.

Use of Information

By submitting this application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • if this project application is successful, the relevant details of the project will be made public, including details such as the names of the organisation (Applicant) and any partnering organisation (state government agency or non-government organisation), project title, project description, location, anticipated time for completion and amount awarded;
  • the Department will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that any information received in or in respect of this application which is clearly marked ‘Commercial-in-confidence’ or ‘Confidential’ is treated as confidential, however, such documents will remain subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act); and
  • in some circumstances the Department may release information contained in this application form and other relevant information in relation to this application in response to a request lodged under the GIPA Act or otherwise as required or permitted by law.

Privacy Notice

By submitting this Application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • the Department is required to comply with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (the Privacy Act) and that any personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) collected by the Department in relation to the program will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act and its privacy policy (available at: https://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/privacy);
  • the information it provides to the Department in connection with this application will be collected and stored on a database and will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected (including, where necessary, being disclosed to other Government agencies in connection with the assessment of the merits of an application) or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Act;
  • it has taken steps to ensure that any person whose personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) is included in this application has consented to the fact that the Department and other Government agencies may be supplied with that personal information, and has been made aware of the purposes for which it has been collected and may be used.

General conditions

You must:

  1. use the Package/Grant only for the event;
  2. comply with all policies, guidelines and reasonable directions from the Department.
  3. monitor your planned event location(s) closely for suitability around and at the time of the event and be prepared to relocate the event to a suitable location if required (you are not obliged to hold the event if conditions are unsuitable – reschedule for another day as needed).
  4. Acknowledge the support of Recreational Fishing Trusts in project media, publication and signage.
  5. Display the Trust logo on any publication (logos are available from DPIRD).
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Risk and liabilities

By submitting this Application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • all appropriate insurances to carry out the Gone Fishing Day Event ('the activity') are in place;
  • the Gone Fishing Day Event will be carried out at their own risk, they will undertake their own assessment of risks associated with the event and they will manage any risks and liabilities arising out of this activity;
  • to the extent permitted by law, the Department excludes all liability which may arise in relation to this activity.
  • the Department will be indemnified from any loss or liability as a result of any Claim by any person in relation to the event.

 

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Gone Fishing Day - Grant or Package

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Eligibility Confirmation - Packages (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Are you applying for a Gone Fishing Day grant or package?" on page 1

 
Please declare this application meets the Program eligibility criteria:

To be eligible for a fishing package all applicants (i.e. recreational fishing clubs and associated organisations) must meet all of the following requirements.

    • Applicants must be a previously established recreational fishing club or associated organisation.
    • Gone Fishing Day events must be hosted prior to 30 November 2025. 
    • Only one application for fishing packages will be accepted per organisation per event.
    • Applications must be completed in full (with sufficient detail to enable a sound assessment),
    • Applicants must show clearly how they will deliver the project.
    • If you have received Gone Fishing Day grants previously, you must have submitted final reports and evidence of project expenditure to DPIRD.
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Eligibility Confirmation - Grants (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Are you applying for a Gone Fishing Day grant or package?" on page 1

Please declare this application meets the Program eligibility criteria:

To be eligible for a Gone Fishing Day grant all applicants (i.e. recreational fishing clubs and associated organisations) must meet all of the following requirements.

    • Applicants must be an incorporated recreational fishing club or associated organisation.
    • Gone Fishing Day events must be hosted prior to 30 November 2025. 
    • Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)*.
    • You must maintain appropriate insurance to cover any liability you may incur in relation to the Project.
    • Only one application for funding will be accepted per organisation per event.
    • Applications must be completed in full (with sufficient detail to enable a sound assessment),
    • Applicants must show clearly how they will deliver the project.
    • If you have received Gone Fishing Day grants previously, you must have submitted final reports and evidence of project expenditure to DPIRD.

*Note: Applicants without an ABN may be able to submit a Statement by supplier form in accordance with the law. However, applicants with an intent to submit a future Statement by supplier form must get approval from DPIRD prior to an application being submitted.

 

 

I confirm that the applicant and project is eligible according to the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines