New grassroot environmental grants program opens for applications

The first round of the Queensland Government’s Grassroots Environmental Grants program has opened for applications.

The Government says the grants will deliver financial support for local environmental groups, community organisations, and dedicated volunteers. 

Round 1 makes up to $800,000 available in two targeted categories: 

• Up to $15,000 for equipment purchases or facility upgrades, helping grassroots groups boost their capability and reach; and 

• Up to $30,000 for on-ground conservation projects, such as revegetation, habitat restoration, erosion control, and native species protection. 

While the program is aimed at projects outside of Queensland’s formal protected areas, eligible initiatives can also focus on adjacent zones – helping to build critical wildlife corridors, buffer zones, and connections between healthy ecosystems. 

Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Andrew Powell said it was a major investment in community-driven conservation. 

“The Crisafulli Government supports real, practical, on-the-ground efforts to preserve Queensland’s incredible natural environment,” said Minister Powell.  

“We know that community groups across Queensland are passionate about making their local environment even better and this funding will enable more work to be done.” 

President of Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network Inc, Don Begbie, urged environmental groups to consider applying for the new grants. 

“Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network Inc was successful in obtaining $17,137 funding during a recent government environmental grant round and this allowed us to remove weeds from Clarina Street Park, Chapel Hill, and plant 700 native trees to enhance and protect biodiversity.”

“The Queensland Government’s assistance to community environmental groups makes a real difference at the local level,” Mr Begbie said. 

Further details on the inaugural Grassroots Environmental Grants are available here.