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Voluntary conservation program grants

Category	Description	Funding amount	When to apply	Closing date
Voluntary Conservation Program Guidelines - terms and conditions(PDF, 314KB)	Funding for landholders within the Voluntary Conservation Program to complete environmental projects on their properties to protect and enhance native vegetation and wildlife habitat.	Up to $2,500	Future applications will be accepted in August, 2023	To be advised

Who can apply

Grants are available for members of Council’s Vo luntary Conservation Programs including Voluntary conservation agreements, Land for Wildlife, and Backyards for Wildlife.

The grants assist landholders to complete environmental projects on their properties which aim to protect and enhance native vegetation and wildlife habitat.

What funding is available

Grants are available up to a maximum of:

$2,500 per Voluntary conservation agreement property
$1000 for a Land for wildlife
$500 for Backyards for wildlife

How to apply

Applications must be made online through SmartyGrants, while the grant round is open.

You can apply by clicking the "Apply now" button when displayed in the community grants table.

Review the guidelines(PDF, 314KB) before applying. Project completion and all acquittals are required by Wednesday, 31 May 2023.

Grant assistance

If you have additional questions regarding the application process, the grant program or filling out the application form contact an Environment Officer - Conservation on (07) 3205 0555.

Contact Council

For more information, or before you commence your application, request to speak with an Environment Officer - Conservation on (07) 3205 0555.