The Trustee For The Environmental Water Trust

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Trust|ABN 64150537764|environmentalwatertrust.org.au ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Given the trust's specific focus on environmental water delivery in the Murray-Darling Basin, applicants should demonstrate direct experience in water management, wetland restoration or river ecosystem projects. The trust works closely with its parent organisations, so partnering with or being known to Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group may be advantageous. Note that the website has limited public-facing content, suggesting grant-making may operate through direct partnerships rather than open competitive rounds.

Giving Philosophy

The Trust operates with a hands-on, collaborative approach, directly assisting in environmental water delivery and working with stakeholders rather than primarily issuing grants. It values partnerships with local

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$487K	$812K	$3.5M	$73K
FY2022	$724K	$878K	$4.7M	$227
FY2021	$640K	$640K	$5.4M	$227
FY2020	—	$1.1M	$6.4M	$212
FY2019	$728K	$728K	$191	$191
FY2018	$368K	$368K	$171	$171
FY2017	$486K	$617K	$161	$-23,864
7yr total	$3.4M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

environmentindigenous

Geographic

AU-NSWAU-VIC

Recipients

communityyouthageddisadvantagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

As a charitable trust owned by two non-profit organisations (The Nature Conservancy Australia and Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group), its funding likely comes from conservation grants, donations and potentially water entitlement investments rather than individual wealth.