Landholder Environment Grants
Assistance for private rural landholders to undertake on-ground projects on their properties that contribute to the region’s biodiversity and waterways.
This program provides funding to private rural landholders in order to undertake on-ground projects on their properties, which protect and enhance the natural assets and biodiversity of the Sunshine Coast.
Information on eligibility, category priorities and assessment criteria
- Environment Levy Landholder Environment Grant guidelines (PDF, 504.2KB)
- Tips for a Successful Project (25-26 Round) (PDF, 752KB).
When funding is available
Expressions of Interest open 7 July 2025 and close 11 August 2025.
If applicant's Expression of Interest is approved full applications close midnight 29 September 2025.
What funding is available
- Individual projects can be funded up to $15,000 in value.
- The total funding available for the 2025/26 round is $325,000.
- Landholder contribution requirements apply (refer to guidelines (PDF, 504.2KB)).
Please note: Landholder Environment Grants are a competitive grants process that is subject to assessment and budget availability.
When will I know if I have been successful
Approximately 10 weeks after full application closing date. Notification of outcomes from the 2025 round is due early December 2025.
How to apply
- Expressions of Interest and applications must be submitted online.
- Application is a 3 stage process:
- Expressions of Interest are now open
- Site visit from a council Conservation Partnerships Officer
- Online application. Full applications close midnight 29 September 2025.
What else to consider when applying for funding
Contacts
For further information about this program, please contact a Conservation Partnerships Officer (07) 5475 7272 or [email protected].
Office hours are 8.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).