The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is offering grant funding under the Grassroots Environmental Grants Program. Grant funding is available to eligible recipients to support projects aimed at protecting and preserving Queensland’s natural and built environment.
These small grants are designed to encourage community engagement and focus on delivering impactful local environmental initiatives.
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The Queensland Government’s new
Grassroots Environmental Grants Program
Round 1: Environmental Conservation is now OPEN
Grants will be provided to eligible recipients to increase and support their capacity to improve the sustainability of our natural assets and/or protect and improve the biodiversity of Queensland’s natural environments.
Projects funded will be those that fall into the following categories:
- Category 1 – Grants of up to $15,000 (excl GST) to purchase general equipment such as items for weeding and revegetation activities, camera traps, PPE, and/or facility upgrades such as installation of efficient irrigation, water tanks, and garden sheds to support/improve an organisation’s capacity to undertake environmental conservation activities.
- Category 2 – Grants of up to $30,000 (excl GST) will be provided to deliver on-ground projects to safeguard Queensland’s natural environment through activities which rehabilitate, protect and improve biodiversity and habitat.
A single application may seek funding for Category 1 activities and Category 2 activities. In such instances, the total funding of the grant will not exceed $45,000 (excl GST).
Program guidelines and application details are available on the Queensland Government website.
Applications close 4:00pm on Wednesday 8 October 2025.
For more information email GEGrants@detsi.qld.gov.au or telephone (07) 3330 6360.
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