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.
Current rounds open for applications
Round 1: Koala Habitat Restoration
Applications are now open for the Round 1: Koala Habitat Restoration of the Grassroots Environmental Grants program.
Grants of up to $75,000 (excluding GST) will be provided to eligible recipients for on-ground projects which seek to revegetate koala habitat and increase landscape connectivity in a Koala Priority Area (KPA) or an Area of Regional Koala Significance (ARKS).
Projects funded will be those which encourage community participation and engagement and that:
- revegetate cleared or regrowth koala habitat; and
- increase landscape connectivity for koalas.
Grant funding will only be provided for eligible locations within a KPA or an ARKS area, and which are identified as Koala Habitat or Koala Habitat Restoration areas.
More information is available in the Round 1: Koala Habitat Restoration guidelines 800.4 KB) .
Applications must be submitted using the online SmartyGrants application system.
Applications close 4pm on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
Round 1: Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants
Applications are now open for Round 1: Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants of the Grassroots Environmental Grants program.
Grants of between $50,000 and $100,000 (excluding GST) are available for on-ground activities that directly generate Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants within eligible Local Government Areas across South East Queensland.
This includes, but is not limited to, projects which seek to undertake activities such as revegetation, weed control, pest control, coastal sand dune and riverbank stabilisation or erosion control that have a direct benefit to Marine Plants.
More information, including eligible applicants, is available in the Round 1: Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants guidelines 2 MB) .
Applications must be submitted using the online SmartyGrants system.
Applications close 4pm on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Closed rounds
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) .
View details of the successful projects in this sortable table below:
| Recipient | Project title | Project description | Funding | Local Government Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Incorporated | 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 sprayheads, 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 |