Revegetation of Natural Areas grant program opens

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Published: 3rd May 2023. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)

Grants of up to $20,000 are now available to support small, community-based revegetation projects.

The Revegetation of Natural Areas grant program provides funding to improve the native habitat, enhance natural areas and improve biodiversity in Cairns.

This program provides up to $20,000 (excluding GST) for eligible projects that involve on-ground activities.

Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the new funding stream builds on Council’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

“While Council already has funding agreements in place with several organisations, such as the Holloways Beach Coastcare Inc, Treeforce Association Inc, and Mulgrave Landcare & Catchment Group Inc, this new grant stream adds to our ability to support small community groups with revegetation projects,” he said.

“Community groups can apply for funding to assist them to undertake on-ground activities to rehabilitate degraded landscapes, and protect and improve habitats and the biodiversity of the Cairns natural environment.”

Grant applications close 30 June. Successful applicants will be notified in October.

Before submitting an application, groups are asked to contact a member of the Natural Assets Management team to discuss their revegetation project, either by phone 1300 692 247 or email revegetation.grants@cairns.qld.gov.au.

Get more information on the Revegetation of Natural Areas grant program.

Last Updated: 3 May 2023