Environmental Grants for South-East Queensland
Local Council Environmental Grants in South-East Queensland
If you're a landowner, farmer, or community group in South-East Queensland, local councils provide funding opportunities for land restoration, biodiversity projects, and sustainable land management. This guide outlines grant programs from councils including Scenic Rim Regional Council, Logan City Council, and Brisbane City Council, along with key eligibility criteria and application steps.
Environmental Grant Programs by SEQ Councils
1. Brisbane City Council - Environment Grants
Purpose: Supports community-led environmental restoration and conservation projects.
Who Can Apply? Not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and schools.
Funding Available: Up to $20,000 per project.
Key Requirements: The project must contribute to biodiversity, habitat restoration, or community engagement in sustainability.
How to Apply: Visit the Brisbane City Council website for details and deadlines. You can provide your contact information to the Brisbane City Council’s sustainability grants team to be notified of when applications open!
2. Logan City Council - Environmental Grants
Purpose: Provides funding for conservation and land restoration on private and public land.
Who Can Apply? Landowners, community groups, and schools.
Funding Available: Up to $10,000 per project. Landowners will need to provide in-kind contribution and pay the GST components of goods and services paid for using grant funds.
Key Requirements: The project must improve environmental outcomes such as reforestation, erosion control, or waterway rehabilitation.
How to Apply: Submit applications via the Logan City Council website. Typically, the Logan City Environmental Grants application window opens in January and finished in March.
3. Scenic Rim Regional Council - Environmental Grants Program
Purpose: Supports local landholders and community groups in enhancing biodiversity and restoring degraded land.
Who Can Apply? Private landowners, conservation groups, and schools. If you are private landowner you must be a registered Land for Wildlife property.
Funding Available: $10,000 for Private Property Owners (Land for Wildlife) and Schools; and • $30,000 for Businesses with philanthropic programs, Non-Government Organisations, Not-for-Profit Organisations, Community and Landcare Groups.
Key Requirements: Projects should focus on habitat restoration, weed control, and waterway protection.
How to Apply: Check grant availability on the Scenic Rim Regional Council website.
4. Redland City Council - Community Grants Program (Environment Category)
Purpose: Funds to assist organisations with direct conservation projects; and education and awareness of wildlife (especially koalas and their habitat)
Who Can Apply? Community groups, schools, and environmental organisations.
Funding Available: Up to $10,000 per project.
Key Requirements: Projects must support conservation, sustainable land management, or climate resilience and align with the Redland City Council strategic goals as outlined in the Redland City Council’s Our Future Redlands - a Corporate Plan to 2026 and Beyond.
How to Apply: Applications open periodically on the Redland City Council website.
5. Moreton Bay Regional Council - Environmental Resilience Grants
Purpose: Provides funding for projects that enhance local biodiversity and natural ecosystems, and to support community groups and activities with environmental outcomes.
Who Can Apply? Not-for-profit groups, community organisations, and private landholders.
Funding Available: Up to $2,500 for a voluntary conservation agreement property, $1000 for a Land for Wildlife property, and up to $20,000 to support community group activities.
Key Requirements: Must align with environmental sustainability, bushland protection, or waterway rehabilitation.
How to Apply: Visit the Moreton Bay Regional Council website for details.
How to Secure Local Council Grant Funding
Understand Grant Objectives: Each council has different priorities, so tailor your project accordingly. The better your proposal aligns with local council objectives the better your chances are.
Check Eligibility Criteria: Ensure you meet all the requirements before applying.
Provide a Clear Plan: Detail expected environmental benefits, project costs, and implementation strategies. Most councils will expect ‘in-kind’ contribution from land owners and community groups.
Engage with Your Council: Many councils offer pre-application support and feedback.
Apply Early: Grants are competitive, so prepare your application in advance. Reach out to local contractors to organise quotes and advice.
Need Help With Your Application?
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