Grassroots Environmental Grants
The Grassroots Environmental Grants program 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.
Funding rounds are offered annually to assist communities across Queensland’s towns, rural centres, and cities, in addressing grassroots environmental protection and preservation concerns within their local areas.
For more information, please email GEGrants@detsi.qld.gov.au or call the grant program office on (07) 3330 6360.
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Current rounds open for applications
Round 2: Wildlife Carers
Applications are now open for the Round 2: Wildlife Carers of the Grassroots Environmental Grants program.
Reimbursement funding will be provided to eligible wildlife carers and wildlife care organisations for the purchase of essential items for the rescue and rehabilitation of sick or injured wildlife in Queensland. A total of $300,000 (excluding GST) in funding is available in this round of the program.
The department will commit to reimbursements in the order that eligible applications are received until all funding is committed or until 4pm on 22 September 2026.
Funding will be provided under one of the following categories:
- Category 1 – Individual wildlife carers
Reimbursements of up to $1,000 (including GST) are available to individual wildlife carers. A total of $120,000 (excluding GST) in funding is available for individual wildlife carers in this round of the program. - Category 2 – Wildlife care organisations
Reimbursements of up to $5,000 (including GST) are available to wildlife care organisations. A total of $180,000 (excluding GST) in funding is available for wildlife care organisations in this round of the program. This may include for distribution to endorsed members.
More information is available in the Round 2: Wildlife Carers guidelines 2.3 MB).
Applications must be submitted using the online SmartyGrants application system.
Round 2: Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants
Applications are now open for the Round 2: Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants of the Grassroots Environmental Grants program.
Grants of up to $25,000 (excluding GST) will be provided to eligible recipients to undertake on-ground environmental conservation activities that focus on greening and/or rewilding local community spaces, supporting preparations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games across Queensland. A total of $1.2 million in funding is available under this round of the grant program.
Projects funded will be those that encourage community participation and must demonstrate:
- how the activities will rehabilitate or revegetate a community space; and
- the ongoing benefits to the local community and Queensland’s natural environment.
More information is available in the Round 2: Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants guidelines 3.4 MB).
Applications must be submitted using the online SmartyGrants application system.
Applications close 4pm on 8 September 2026.
Closed grant rounds
To date a total of over $1.3 million has been allocated to 43 projects under the Grassroots Environmental Grants program.
Round 1: Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants
Successful applicants under Round 1: Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants have been announced.
A total of 16 projects have been successful in applying for more than $1.3 million in grant funding for Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants.
More information is available in the Round 1: Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants guidelines 2 MB).
| Recipient | Project title | Project description | Funding | Local Government Area |
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| Noosa Integrated Catchment Association Inc | Breaking the Invasive Weedy Grip on Marine Plants | This project aims to rehabilitate 43 hectares across 5 sites of intertidal habitats, including saltmarshes, saltpans, mangroves, and sand spits, in the Noosa River Estuary-Lake system by removing invasive weed species to protect marine plants, restore biodiversity, and ensure soil stability. The project also seeks to manage sediments entering Weyba Creek and Lake Doonella seagrass beds, planting site-specific marine and riverine plants and trialling seagrass plugs in low-flow, similar salinity areas. | $68,280.00 | Noosa Shire Council |
| B4C – Bulimba Creek Catchment Co-ordinating Committee | Salt Marsh Restoration in the Lower Brisbane River | This project aims to revitalise degraded saltmarsh habitat across two priority sites in the Lower Brisbane River Corridor by removing invasive Broad-leaved pepper trees and revegetating with locally sourced native marine plant species which will be propagated, planted by community members, and citizen science initiatives such as BioBlitz events to track ecological changes. These efforts will strengthen ecosystem resilience, enhance biodiversity, and improve the long-term ecological health of the river corridor. | $85,952.00 | Brisbane City Council |
| Ocean Watch Australia Limited | Coastal Guardians: Restoring Flood-Impacted Mangrove Habitat | This project aims to deliver targeted conservation outcomes for marine plants in the Burnett, Mary/Burrum, and Moreton Bay systems by removing flood-deposited debris from mangrove and tidal wetland habitats where it is smothering pneumatophores, damaging stems, restricting tidal flow, or degrading plant conditions. Professional fishers will provide vessel-based access to difficult tidal areas, supported by local knowledge and detailed monitoring. The project will improve marine plant viability and demonstrate a scalable model for post-flood habitat recovery. | $99,016.00 | Fraser Regional Council, Bundaberg Regional Council, Brisbane City Council. |
| Ocean Connect Incorporated | Community-Led Seagrass Restoration and Monitoring Pilot | This project aims to trial seagrass restoration techniques at Currumbin Creek to support the recovery of degraded marine plant habitats. It will identify suitable sites, transplant locally sourced seagrass, and monitor survival, growth, and habitat recovery. The project seeks to improve understanding of effective restoration methods, establish a pilot site, and promote community stewardship and awareness of marine plant conservation. | $100,000.00 | Gold Coast City Council |
| Redcliffe Environmental Forum Incorporated | Restoring the Edge – Marine Plants at Hays Inlet | This project aims to restore the saltmarsh edge at Hays Inlet by controlling invasive weeds and exotic grasses that threaten coastal habitats with mapped marine plants. Community education activities will showcase the ecological value of these habitats, including the role of microbats in controlling mosquitos and midges. Through ecological monitoring, staged weed control, infill planting, and follow-up assessments, the project will improve habitat condition, reduce pressure on marine plants, and support long-term restoration by fostering community understanding, awareness, and participation. | $93,922.00 | Moreton Bay City Council |
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Friends of Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park (sponsored by Friends of Parks Queensland Incorporated) | Tallebudgera Creek Living Shorelines Oyster Restoration | This project aims to stabilise eroding banks along Tallebudgera Creek using a living shoreline approach by installing Living Oyster Gardens (LOGs), designed by OzFish, to reduce wave energy, capture sediment, and create habitat for oysters, marine life, and seagrass growth. Volunteers will support installation, monitoring, weed removal, and upper bank revegetation. These efforts will reduce erosion, improve conditions for mangroves and marine plants, enhance the creek's ecological health, and engage the community in practical marine conservation activities. | $50,000.00 | Gold Coast City Council |
| Noosa and District Landcare Group Inc | Marine Care – Protecting Noosa's Marine Habitats | This project aims to restore marine plant habitat and improve ecosystem health, resilience, biodiversity, and public amenity within the Noosa River Estuary. It will rehabilitate three degraded foreshore sites at northern Lake Doonella and the Tewantin foreshore through weed removal, revegetation of stormwater outlets as natural filtration wetlands, and assisted regeneration of mangrove gardens. Building on the 2023 Get Your Wetlands, Noosa project, the initiative will involve residents, community members, Noosa and District Landcare staff and trainees, and local experts. | $94,422.00 | Noosa Shire Council |
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Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre Parents & Citizens’ Assoc (sponsored by Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre) | Nudgee Beach Coastal Wetland Restoration and Community Stewardship | This project aims to restore degraded coastal vegetation adjacent to Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre, which is part of a vital ecosystem for migratory shorebirds along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. It will address invasive plant species through targeted weed control, assisted natural regeneration, and revegetation with native species to enhance vegetation cover, stabilise dune systems, and improve habitat quality. The project will also engage students and community volunteers in coastal stewardship and environmental education activities. | $60,756.00 | Brisbane City Council |
| Ozfish Unlimited Limited | Maroochy River Seagrass Recovery | This project aims to restore seagrass in the lower Maroochy River by mapping existing seagrass in the Maroochy and Mooloolah Rivers, identifying donor meadows, and transplanting seagrass plugs into suitable habitats. Guided by UniSC’s regional expertise, OzFish staff and volunteers will be trained in transplant methods and monitoring, assisting with surveys, transplanting, and data collection. The project will increase seagrass cover and shoot density, achieving measurable conservation outcomes for marine plants. | $100,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Redcliffe Environmental Forum Incorporated | Restoring the Edge – Marine Plants at Nathan Road Wetlands | This project aims to restore the Nathan Road Wetlands by tackling invasive weeds that threaten coastal habitats with mapped marine plants. Using ecological monitoring, staged weed control, infill planting, and follow-up maintenance, the project will improve habitat condition, reduce pressure on marine plants, and support long-term restoration through improved community understanding, awareness, and participation. | $50,210.00 | Moreton Bay City Council |
| Burnett Mary Regional Group for Natural Resource Management Ltd | Camp Gregory Riverbank Restoration for Marine Plant Conservation | This project aims to restore and stabilise 130 metres of eroding tidal riverbank at the Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat in the Bundaberg region using low-impact, nature-based techniques. Coir logs and bamboo brush plugs will be installed in the intertidal zone to reduce wave energy, trap sediments, and promote natural mangrove recruitment. The upper bank will be revegetated with a five-metre buffer using local seedstock, and restricted access fencing will be installed to enhance stability. Veterans and first responders will participate in planting and ongoing stewardship of the restored shoreline. | $95,885.00 | Bundaberg Regional Council |
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Osprey House Environmental Centre Management Committee (sponsored by Moreton Bay City Council) | Major Weed Control of Marine Plant Habitat with Re-vegetation Element | This project aims to enhance marine plant habitats through major weed control, targeted pest management, and revegetation using local seed stock and assisted natural regeneration. It will engage conservation experts and First Nations groups to develop action plans and conduct field surveys to guide management strategies and establish environmental baselines. The project will also implement soil stabilisation measures adjacent to tidal rivers and creeks, improving habitat for marine plants and associated fauna while creating a more accessible and beneficial site for public access and use. | $89,999.00 | Moreton Bay City Council |
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Lota Creek Bushcare Group (sponsored by Bayside Creeks Catchment Group Incorporated) | Lota Creek Reserve: Estuarine and Palustrine Wetland Rehabilitation | This project aims to protect culturally significant assets, restore sections of palustrine wetland, and promote the endangered regional ecosystem at Lota Creek through assisted regeneration. In collaboration with the Winnam Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation and Bayside Creeks Catchment Group, the project will focus on mid and ground stratum by adding features like coarse woody debris to improve habitat resources for feeding, foraging, nesting, and shelter. These efforts will strengthen nutrient cycling, improve food web stability, and support biodiversity, including estuarine fish populations. | $64,471.00 | Brisbane City Council |
| Southern Moreton Bay Islands Coastcare Inc | Lamb Island Saltmarsh & Mangrove Repair | This project aims to restore an important section of Lamb Island’s northern saltmarsh and mangrove habitat through weed control, debris removal, natural regeneration, targeted planting, and ecological monitoring. Restoration efforts will be guided by a detailed baseline and tracked using drone monitoring, bird surveys, and assessments of vegetation and fauna, including microbats and their interaction with invertebrates. Community workshops will improve public understanding of Lamb Island’s unique ecosystems and foster long-term stewardship of its marine plants and habitats. | $99,977.00 | Redland City Council |
| Brisbane Sustainability Agency Pty Ltd | Graceville Parklands Mangrove and Tidal Riparian Edge Improvement | This project aims to restore degraded tidal banks along Oxley Creek and the Brisbane River by implementing targeted weed control, bank stabilisation, and planting salt-tolerant native species. It will protect mangroves, support regrowth in an endangered tidal ecosystem, and enhance a well-used public park. Specialist contractors will deliver the works, with community involvement through a planting event as part of the Biodiverse Brisbane Initiative. | $64,000.00 | Brisbane City Council |
| Running Wild...Youth Conservation Culture Inc. | SMBI Marine Plants Health | This project aims to deliver conservation outcomes for marine plants, including mangroves, saltmarsh, and seagrass, on Russell Island, with Macleay Island as a reference site. Over two years, Phase 1 will establish scientific baselines through surveys, mapping, and monitoring, and develop site-specific Weed Management and Revegetation Plans. Phase 2 will implement activities such as, pest plant control, revegetation, fencing, and monitoring, subject to Council review and regulatory approvals. The project aligns with Redland City Council’s Bay and Creeks Action Plan 2021–2026 (CAP Action 3). | $99,906.00 | Redland City Council |
Round 1: Koala Habitat Restoration
Successful applicants under Round 1: Koala Habitat Restoration have been announced.
A total of 11 projects have been successful in applying for more than $580,000 in grant funding for Koala Habitat Restoration.
More information is available in the Round 1: Koala Habitat Restoration guidelines 800.4 KB).
| Recipient | Project title | Project description | Funding | Local Government Area |
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| Mt Gravatt Community Kindergarten Inc. | Kindy Koala Revegetation | This project aims to restore 0.03 hectares of the Mt Gravatt Community Kindergarten grounds by removing invasive plants, and planting over 200 endemic native species and six advanced koala habitat trees to address canopy gaps. The weed removal, mulching and tree planting activities, will provide food and shelter for koalas and other native wildlife while offering children valuable hands-on learning experiences in koala conservation and biodiversity. | $27,080.00 | Brisbane City Council |
| Hinterland Bush Links Inc. | Koala Community Action, Restoration and Education (Koala CARE) | This project aims to restore and expand koala habitat across five sites in the Sunshine Coast hinterland by planting 4,000 native koala habitat trees and undertaking weed control to improve habitat connectivity. Activities include 16 community planting, weeding and maintenance events to enhance biodiversity, strengthen ecological corridors, and support the conservation of koalas in the Maleny region. | $74,487.00 | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Pine Rivers Catchment Assn Inc. | Four Mile Creek Koala Corridor | This project aims to restore koala habitat and improve habitat connectivity along Four Mile Creek, Strathpine by planting 3,000 koala food and habitat trees. Activities include site preparation involving grass slashing, weed removal, and community planting days. | $65,566.00 | Moreton Bay City Council |
| Watergum Community Inc. | Tamborine Community Koala Habitat Connectivity | This project aims to restore and enhance core koala habitat at Kilmore Drive Council Reserve, Tamborine. This will be achieved by planting 3,000 native koala food trees, treating invasive weeds in surrounding habitats, installing signage and holding community planting days to promote koala conservation and improve habitat connectivity. | $74,806.00 | Scenic Rim Regional Council |
| Australian Wildlife Conservancy | Restoring and Expanding Sunshine Coast Hinterland Koala Habitat at Curramore | This project aims to enhance, restore and expand koala habitat across five priority areas at the north end of Curramore Wildlife Sanctuary by removing lantana, planting 4,000 endemic koala food trees, and managing invasive grasses. This project will enhance previously revegetated areas through infill planting and restore cleared paddocks to establish new habitat and improve connectivity for koalas. | $42,220.00 | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Thunderbird Rewilding Inc. | Thunderbird Rewilding Koala Conservation | This project aims to restore koala habitat at Tamborine Mountain Glades and Thunderbird Park within a designated Koala Priority Area. This will be achieved through volunteer-led weeding and planting of 4,000 native koala food trees to improve habitat quality and long-term conservation outcomes. | $10,056.00 | Scenic Rim Regional Council |
| B4C-Bulimba Creek Catchment Co-ordinating Committee | Upper Tingalpa CreekCare Community-Led Mosaic Koala Habitat Restoration Project | This project aims to restore 2.3 hectares of koala habitat and improve landscape connectivity across three Koala Priority Area properties in Burbank. Activities include weed control, site preparation and planting 900 native koala food trees to address habitat loss and fragmentation. | $70,067.00 | Brisbane City Council |
| Queensland Trust for Nature | Connecting Koala Corridors with Community | This project aims to revegetate one hectare of land at Aroona Station, Mount Mort, to connect mapped core koala habitat. This will be achieved by engaging the local community to plant 300 endemic koala food and habitat trees while raising awareness about the importance of koalas and their habitats. | $57,038.00 | Ipswich City Council |
| Noosa and District Landcare Group Inc | Noosa Koala Connect | This project aims to revegetate five hectares of new koala priority properties to connect three koala habitats at Lake MacDonald, Pinbarren and Pomona. This will be achieved by undertaking site preparation, planting 5,500 endemic koala food and habitat species, and hosting three community tree planting events to increase and connect koala habitat. | $57,105.00 | Noosa Shire Council |
| Nyanda Life Limited | Healing and Renewing Country, People and Koala | This project aims to restore five hectares of Koala Priority Area at Ironbark. This will be achieved through site preparation, weed removal by hand and traditional fire management and planting 1,250 native koala food species. | $75,000.00 | Ipswich City Council |
| Ecollaboration Ltd | Linking Land for Koalas | This project aims to enhance koala habitat connectivity by planting 1,200 native koala food and habitat trees between Sheepstation Creek Conservation Park and Tinney Road, Upper Caboolture. This will include community tree planting and maintenance events, ensuring plant survival and supporting koala conservation in an area to promote long term habitat restoration. | $36,310.00 | Moreton Bay City Council |
Round 1: Environmental Conservation
Successful applicants under Round 1: Environmental Conservation have been announced.
A total of 32 projects have been successful in applying for almost $800,000 in grant funding for Environmental Conservation.
More information is available in the Round 1: Environmental Conservation guidelines 342.5 KB).
| Recipient | Project title | Project description | Funding | Local Government Area |
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| Rainforest Conservation Foundation | Endemic Tree Restoration and Biodiversity Improvement | This project aims to restore rainforest habitat by planting 1,500 trees with local volunteers, enhancing biodiversity and supporting environmental recovery in the Daintree. | $42,074.00 | Douglas Shire Council |
| Woppaburra TUMRA Aboriginal Corporation | Balban Dara Guya Erosion Reduction Support | This project aims to establish a nursery with water tanks and irrigation to propagate and plant erosion-controlling vegetation, protecting the culturally and environmentally significant peninsula at Balban Dara Guya (Leekes Creek). | $15,000.00 | Livingstone Shire Council |
| Koala Action Gympie Region Inc | Creating Koala Safe Havens in Gympie Region | This project aims to enhance koala conservation in the Gympie region by engaging landholders, restoring habitat, and improving knowledge of their presence using acoustic recorders | $44,485.00 | Gympie Regional Council |
| Bats and Trees Society of Cairns Inc | Creche Support for Rescued Endangered Spectacled Flying Foxes | This project aims to support a creche and release facility for rescued spectacled flying foxes in the greater Cairns region by rehabilitating injured adults and hand-reared orphans for release into the wild, providing post-release care if needed, and planting native food and rainforest trees to restore previously cleared land adjacent to a national park. | $20,779.00 | Mareeba Shire Council |
| Wildlife SEQ Inc | Wildlife Housing to Improve Biodiversity | This project aims to improve biodiversity by providing high-quality, long-lasting animal boxes as housing for birds, possums and gliders on SEQ Water lands and other suitable land, addressing the loss of natural hollows for protected species. The boxes will support rehabilitated and released wildlife as well as resident wildlife. | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Moreton Bay City Council |
| Pioneer Catchment & Landcare Group Inc | Seeds of Change: Landcare Hub & Habitat Restoration | This project aims to establish a dedicated Landcare Hub to strengthen organisational capacity, support community collaboration, and provide environmental resources. This project also aims to rehabilitate Mackay’s coastal wetlands through native species planting and community education on wetland ecosystems, weed management, and revegetation best practices to restore biodiversity and inspire grassroots stewardship of Queensland’s natural environment. | $45,000.00 | Mackay Regional Council |
| Moreton Bay Community Nursery | Water Efficient Nursery Irrigation for Native Plants | This project aims to install a new irrigation system in the Moreton Bay Community Nursery to allow for increase native plant growth, and to be more water efficient by reducing water consumption. | $7,726.00 | Moreton Bay City Council |
| Australian Animals Care & Education Inc | Acqua Dolce | This project aims to enhance turtle rehabilitation efforts by installing two 5,000-gallon rainwater tanks to create calibrated saltwater, recycling grey water with a water conditioner for environmental use, and repurposing a 24-foot shipping container for secure storage of essential supplies, rescue equipment, and volunteer PPE. | $15,000.00 | Gladstone Regional Council |
| Trees for the Evelyn and Atherton Tablelands Inc | Expanding Riparian Regeneration Planting on a Russell River Tributary | This project aims to enhance TREAT's community engagement in habitat protection by planting 2500 trees to strengthen a riparian corridor adjacent to Wooroonooran National Park. The project activities aim to improve habitat connectivity for endangered species as well as water quality in the Russell River headwaters flowing into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. | $42,054.00 | Tablelands Regional Council |
| Quoll Society of Australia Inc | Quollity Corridors: Stepping Stones in the Southern Downs Phase 2.1 | This project aims to undertake the next phase of the Stepping Stones program to restore habitat and support endangered species, including the spotted-tailed quoll, by planting 3,000 native plants to revegetate wildlife corridors in the Southern Downs, monitoring biodiversity with camera traps, and fostering stewardship through landholder and volunteer engagement. | $40,301.00 | Southern Downs Regional Council |
| Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium | Survey Equipment | This project aims to enhance research and education in the Granite Belt region by purchasing GPS devices for mapping conservation-significant plant species and magnifying glasses to enrich public wildflower walks and community engagement in local flora education. | $1,650.00 | Southern Downs Regional Council |
| Koala Action Inc (KAI) | Koala Habitat Restoration at Henry Clench Park | This project aims to restore and expand koala habitat at Clear Mountain by planting up to 1,500 native tube stock including koala food trees, suppressing weeds, conducting structured monitoring, and engaging the community to enhance habitat connectivity, biodiversity, and stewardship to align with regional koala corridor initiatives. | $29,508.00 | Moreton Bay City Council |
| Fraser Island Defenders Organisation | K'gari Weed Control and Associated Infrastructure | This project aims to eradicate invasive weed species, including Abrus precatorius subsp africanus and Barleria repens, on 500 hectares of land across K'gari to prevent spread into the World Heritage-listed National Park, while supporting volunteers with herbicides, equipment, protective gear, and a storage shed. | $39,261.00 | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| Mulgrave Landcare and Catchment Group Inc. | Upscale and Connect Plantings | This project aims to enhance the health of waterways flowing to the Great Barrier Reef by linking new and existing plantings, strengthening riparian zones, increasing biodiversity in wildlife corridors, and fostering community engagement through safer and more efficient volunteer tree planting activities supported by new equipment. | $41,824.00 | Cairns Regional Council |
| Holloways Beach Coastcare | Phase 2 - Barr Creek Fish Habitat Restoration | This project aims to undertake phase 2 of the Barr Creek project to protect and restore coastal fish habitats in the Great Barrier Reef catchment by planting trees to improve water quality and endangered coastal ecotypes, and leveraging the expertise of a reputable landcare organisation in nearby revegetation projects. | $29,000.00 | Cairns Regional Council |
| Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc | Reef Room & Native Nursery Upgrade Building Capacity for Conservation | This project aims to enhance the Reef Room at Eco HQ to provide a safe and inspiring space for volunteer learning, native plant propagation, and education on marine debris, turtle care, and reef protection, while supporting riparian restoration and turtle rehabilitation efforts. | $15,000.00 | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| Noosa Bush Beach and Creek Care (sponsored by Noosa Integrated Catchment Association Inc) | Cooloosa Urban Wetland Rehabilitation Stage 5 - The Big One | This project aims to restore the Cooloosa Urban Wetland by removing the invasive White Morning Glory vine and other weeds, preventing biodiversity loss, and revegetating the area with site-specific endemic plants, followed by ongoing maintenance to protect the ecosystem and wildlife habitat. | $29,876.00 | Noosa Shire Council |
| OzFish Unlimited | Creekwatch: Riparian Repair, Weed Management and Environmental Monitoring Initiative | This project aims to restore urban waterways and riparian zones in Townsville and Cairns through weed management, native revegetation, and environmental monitoring, while enhancing community engagement and long-term conservation efforts with improved tools, infrastructure, and volunteer training. | $13,193.00 | Cairns Regional Council |
| Barung Landcare Assoc Inc | Improving Barung Landcare's Capacity to Undertake Environmental Conservation Works | This project aims to enhance Barung Landcare’s capacity for bush regeneration and conservation across the Sunshine Coast by upgrading tools and equipment. This will enable increased community support, improved biodiversity, hands-on training for Skilling Queenslanders for Work trainees and long-term environmental benefits. | $14,040.00 | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Whitsunday Catchment Landcare Inc | Whitsunday Landcare Community Nursery Water Efficiency Upgrade | This project aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the Whitsunday Catchment Landcare Community Nursery’s irrigation system by replacing leaking underground mainlines with above-ground pipes and upgrading to water-efficient spray heads, reducing water usage, production costs, and enabling quicker leak detection. | $14,454.00 | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| Granite Belt Sustainable Action Network Inc | Accommodate Nature: The Creek Conservation | This project aims to enhance and conserve a critical riparian wildlife corridor along Accommodation Creek in Lyra, Queensland. This will be achieved by supporting landholders with revegetation efforts, training in corridor connectivity, pest and weed management, cultural awareness, and native plant propagation to align with regional biodiversity priorities. | $44,579.00 | Southern Downs Regional Council |
| Bat Care Capricornia Inc | Flying Fox Monitoring Training Workshop | This project aims to improve the monitoring and documentation of flying fox colonies in Capricornia by trialling twice-yearly surveys at Yeppoon and Emu Park. This will be supported by training in manual counting methods and data recording in the Australian Flying Fox Monitoring Database. | $3,880.00 | Livingstone Shire Council |
| Wengenville, Alice Creek and Glencliffe Syndicate (sponsored by Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation Inc) | WAG Syndicate Group Protects Region's Biodiversity through Feral Pig Management | This project aims to coordinate an on-ground response to control the growing feral pig population in the Bunya Mountains National Park and Burnett Mary Catchment. | $19,786.00 | South Burnett Regional Council |
| Mooloolah River Landcare | Enhancing Native Plant Propagation for Ecosystem Restoration | This project aims to upgrade Mooloolah River Landcare’s native plant nursery with essential infrastructure to enhance restoration efforts and increase seedling production. The project seeks to support biodiversity and climate resilience, and create a safer, more inclusive space for volunteers. | $13,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Kuranda EnviroCare Inc | Kuranda Tree Frog Corridor Revegetation Plan Kuranda District College Section | This project aims to improve habitat connectivity and quality for the critically endangered Kuranda Tree Frog by linking two small catchments near Kuranda, helping to prevent local extinction and support population stability through targeted revegetation efforts. | $17,000.00 | Mareeba Shire Council |
| Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland | Securing the Future of the Richmond Birdwing through Community Action | This project aims to restore and reconnect critical habitat for the Richmond Birdwing butterfly in South-East Queensland. This will be achieved by mobilising volunteers for seed collection, undertaking community-led plantings, and expanding host plant corridors essential for the butterfly's recovery. | $24,230.00 | Brisbane City Council |
| Logan Wildlife Association | Connecting Koalas: Restoring Habitat Corridors in Mundoolun | This project aims to rehabilitate William Humprey Park in Mundoolun by removing invasive weeds and planting koala food and shelter trees to create a vital habitat corridor. | $36,262.00 | Logan City Council |
| Friend of Lagoon Creek Group Inc | Lagoon Creek Erosion Mitigation and FOLC Community Nursery Upgrade | This project aims to undertake erosion control by planting an eroded area adjacent to Lagoon Creek in the Lagoon Creek Environmental Reserve, and upgrade/replace tools and equipment. | $32,833.00 | Moreton Bay City Council |
| Burnett Mary Regional Group for Natural Resource Management Pty Ltd | Tracks to Protection: Feral Pig Collaring in the Burnett Mary | This project aims to create the first region-specific dataset on feral pig movement and distribution in the Burnett Mary catchments using GPS tracking and eDNA sampling to inform targeted control programs that protect biodiversity, agriculture, and waterway health. | $13,515.00 | Bundaberg Regional Council |
| Cedar Grove Landcare Inc | Core Infrastructure and Equipment Upgrade for Enhanced Conservation Capacity | This project aims to enhance native plant production by upgrading the Cedar Grove Landcare's nursery propagation shed. This will be achieved by enclosing the existing shed, constructing raised soil bays to ensure biosecurity compliance, and acquiring WHS-compliant nursery tables to improve safety and efficiency for workers and volunteers. | $13,049.00 | Logan City Council |
| Rainforest Rescue | Restoring Rainforest Habitat and Building Conservation Capacity | This project aims to provide essential restoration equipment to rehabilitate degraded farmland into thriving ecosystems, supporting endangered species, improving soil stability and water quality, and fostering community and volunteer engagement for long-term biodiversity recovery. | $41,808.00 | Douglas Shire Council |
| Maranoa Wildlife Caring & Education Centre | Soft Release Fencing | This project aims to install fencing and gates to create an effective soft release for kangaroos in an endeavour to allow time for the kangaroos to adapt to their environment in a semi-controlled setting before being fully released. | $9,025.00 | Maranoa Regional Council |