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 for 2024 closed on 12 August 2024.
If applicant's Expression of Interest is approved full applications close midnight 30 September 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 closed
- Site visit from a council Conservation Partnerships Officer
- Online application. Full applications close midnight 30 September 2024.
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).