Landholder Environment Grants
Assistance for private rural landholders to undertake on-ground projects on their properties that contribute to the region’s biodiversity and waterways.
This program provides funding to private rural landholders in order to undertake on-ground projects on their properties, which protect and enhance the natural assets and biodiversity of the Sunshine Coast.
Information on eligibility, category priorities and assessment criteria
- Environment Levy Landholder Environment Grant guidelines (PDF, 504.2KB)
- Tips for a Successful Project (24-25 Round) (PDF, 752KB).
When funding is available
Expressions of Interest open 8 July and close 12 August 2024.
What funding is available
- Individual projects can be funded up to $15,000 in value. The total funding available for the 2024/25 round is $325,000.
- Landholder contribution requirements apply (refer to guidelines (PDF, 504.2KB)).
Please note: landholder environment grants are a competitive grants process that is subject to assessment and budget availability.
When will I know if I have been successful
Approximately 10 weeks after full application closing date. Notification of outcomes from the 2024 round is due early December 2024.
How to apply
- Expressions of Interest and applications must be submitted online.
- Application is a 3 stage process:
- expressions of Interest are now open
- site visit from a council conservation partnerships officer
- online application.
What else to consider when applying for funding
Contacts
For further information about this program, please contact a Conservation Partnerships Officer (07) 5475 7272 or [email protected].
Office hours are 8.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).