Grants

Ausgrid Grants for Good

Ausgrid Grassroots Grants – Up to $5,000 These grants are in support of causes and organisations Ausgrid area communities care about. Who can apply? Charities, volunteer groups, local sports teams and organisations in the Ausgrid network area can apply for support... read more

Local Legends Grants

For 80+ years, Australians have been enjoying National Pies – at pie nights, at social clubs, and at footy matches big and small. To say thanks for your support, National Pies for Local Legends launched a grants program. Any registered Australian community group,... read more

Drought Resilience Grants on Country

Applications are now open for the Future Drought Fund Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Grant Program. The Australian Government has committed $12 million to this inaugural grant program under the Future Drought Fund that supports place-based, First... read more

Environmental Education Grants – Environmental Trust

The Environmental Trust’s Environmental Education program aims to: drive change in people’s behaviour and practices to improve on-ground environmental outcomes and build people’s skills to deliver environmental outcomes. The program funds projects that:... read more

Rural Landholder Grants – East Coast Disaster Relief 2025

The NSW and Australian governments have announced $10,000 Rural Landholder Grants to assist communities impacted by the NSW East Coast Severe Weather event that began on 18 May 2025 (AGRN 1212). Provided as part of the jointly funded Australian Government-State... read more

Ian Potter Foundation Grants

Through its Environment program, the Ian Potter Foundation is committed to investing in efforts to better manage our natural resources and preserve threatened biodiversity and ecosystems in the face of challenges such as land degradation, limited water resources,... read more

Aurizon Grants

Are you a charity with a project in the areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment or education? If you are looking for funding to complete a project or have a project in mind that you can’t achieve without assistance, we’re here to help.  Aurizon... read more

Bat Society Grants

The Paddy Pallin Foundation provides annual Australasian Bat Society (ABS) Grants of up to $3000 to support ABS members to provide research that promotes the conservation and knowledge of bats in Australasia. There will be two grants on offer, with an application... read more

NAB Foundation Community Grants

Australian communities are being hit harder by natural disasters more often. It takes many hands to get communities back up and running after a disaster and to build resilience for the next one.  The NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to... read more

Eucalypt Australia Grants

Eucalypt Australia Eucalypt Australia is delighted to announce the release of two new grant rounds: Eucalypt Australia Research grants valued at $25,000 per annum for up to two years; and Eucalypt Australia Community Based Grants valued at $5,000 each Applications... read more

Healthy Cities Landcare Australia Grants

Applications are now open for the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program.  Landcare Australia and Bupa have partnered to deliver the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants, as part of Bupa’s Healthy Cities Challenge. This funding will support environmental community groups... read more

Hamer Sprout Fund Grants

The closing date for Hamer Sprout Fund Grant applications is 30th September each year. The mission of the Hamer Family Sprout Fund is “to build communities inspired to take action for a sustainable future”. Our aim is to support projects and organisations that:... read more

Strengthening Rural Communities Grants

Strengthening Rural Communities Grants — Small & Vital | FRRR These grants are offered by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). This is a national foundation specifically focused on the social and economic strength of Australia’s remote,... read more

Flood Assistance Grants

In response to the devastating floods and storms that have impacted communities in May 2025, the Federal Government is stepping up support for those affected. Two key financial assistance programs—the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the... read more

NAB Foundation Community Grants

The NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters.  The next round of Community Grants will open in August 2025, with funding awarded in November 2025.... read more

Environment Trust Grants

The Environment Trust has an Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation grants program that supports community and government organisations to achieve lasting, positive impacts for the NSW environment. The objectives of the program are to: improve and protect the... read more

Conservation Partners Grants

Conservation Partners Grants support landholders working to protect and manage biodiversity on their land. These are NSW government grants available for landholders who are not seeking or are ineligible for conservation management payments under the Biodiversity... read more

Wettenhall Environment Trust – Small Environmental Grant Scheme

These grants are for projects about flora and fauna conservation around Australia. Grants are issued four times a year, every year – February, May, August and November. These projects should involve any of the following: monitoring, recording and sharing data... read more

Grant Writing for Landcare Groups 

Did you know that your Local Landcare Coordinator can support you in writing a grant application for local Landcare activities and projects?  You can also participate in up-coming grant writing training sessions. Please get in touch with us for more info. read more

Weed Grants 2024

Grants are open for Landcare groups to tackle weed issues in the Hunter.  If you have a project in mind, reach out to your local landcare coordinator to discuss options and advice for loger term projects.

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Are you a Landcarer in the Newcastle Electorate?

HRLN has grant funds available to groups in the Newcastle Electorate for on-ground landcare projects for planting and mulching, weeding and erosion control, creation of interpretive signage or guided walks, maintenance of natural areas, engaging the wider community in... read more

Water for Wildlife

In the wake of the catastrophic drought and fires in 2019-2020, WIRES launched the WATER FOR WILDLIFE program with The University of Sydney to provide supplementary water for arboreal wildlife.

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2023-24 Newcastle Volunteer Grants

The Volunteer Grants program offers grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 to support, encourage and increase participation in volunteering in local communities. These grants help community organisations support their volunteers by making their volunteering work easier, safer and more enjoyable. 

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Funding for Landcare groups in the Newcastle Electorate

Hunter Region Landcare Network has been granted funding through the NSW Government Premier’s Department, thanks to Tim Crakenthorp MP, your Member for Newcastle.

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Community Environment Grants

Round One 2023-24 applications open 14 August 2023 – 24 September 2023 The Lake Mac Community Environment Grants Program, formerly known as Environmental Sustainability Grants Program, is designed to support community-initiated projects that improve our local... read more

Hunter LLS Community Small Grants and Education Scholarships

Applications submitted any time, start building your application for next financial year. Hunter Local Land Services will be delivering a program for community groups, networks or associations and individuals in building knowledge, skills and participation in land... read more

Community Environment Grants

The Lake Mac Community Environment Grants Program, formerly known as Environmental Sustainability Grants Program, is designed to support community-initiated projects that improve our local environment and/or inspire environmentally sustainable behaviour in Lake... read more

Planet Ark – ‘The Seedling Bank’

Grants open until 25 February 2022 Planet Ark’s National Tree Day team launched ‘The Seedling Bank’ in 2019 to give communities and schools the funds they need to put seedlings in the ground. The program builds on the success of Australia’s largest tree planting and... read more

Wettenhall Environment Trust – Small Environmental Grants Scheme: Expressions of Interest open on December 1st

“Providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban. We support grassroots organisations and individuals, and academics who are working with on-ground community... read more

Bushfire Restoration Grants

The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife invites applications to support revegetation activities for communities in the Local Government Areas (LGA) listed as impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires Applications close: Sunday 30 April 2023, unless the funds are... read more

Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants

Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants of up to $200,000 for projects that achieve long-term outcomes for the NSW environment.... read more

Wettenhall Environment Trust – Small Environmental Grant Scheme

“Providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban.  We support grassroots organisations and individuals, and academics who are working with on-ground community... read more

Hunter Power Project Community Grants

Snowy Hydro is committed to strengthening communities in the local and regional area of the proposed Hunter Power Project. As part of this commitment, we have established a Community Investment Fund to benefit local communities. Community groups and organisations... read more

Kids to Farms Funding

Kids to Farms are offering grants of up to $1500 to facilitate primary school excursions of farms or agricultural sites. “The aim of this school funding grant opportunity is to remove some of the financial barriers that may be preventing primary schools in NSW from... read more

Schools Tree Levy – Grants for Native Trees & Shrubs

**** GRANT CLOSED **** The Tree Levy is an annual grants scheme funded by the NSW Teachers Federation. The scheme aims to offset the environmental impact of the union’s activities via a levy on the paper used by the Federation. This provides funding for the purchase... read more

Landcare Small Grants Funding

This funding round is delayed a bit longer due to the flood crisis, the upcoming election, etc. but now is the time to start formulating a project plan. Landcare groups across NSW will have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to deliver on-ground... read more

The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife Grant

The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife invites applications to support revegetation activities for communities in the Local Government Areas (LGA) listed as impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires. The application deadline for FNPW Bushfire Recovery Restoration... read more

Hunter Local Land Services Community Small Grants Program

Hunter Local Land Services Community Small Grants Program aims to achieve: increased skills and knowledge of participants to assist with local networking, educational activities and land management and restoration events: and increased community participation within... read more

Hunter Region Landcare Workshop grants 2021-2022

Thanks to the generous support of the Hunter Local Land Services,  HRLN once again has funding available for a series of Field days/workshops, hosted by our Member Groups, on topics of interest to the Landcarers in their local area. Examples include but are not... read more

New NSW Environmental Trust Environmental Education Grants

Open now, closing date 8 November 2021 https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/funding-and-support/nsw-environmental-trust/grants-available/environmental-education Support projects that develop knowledge, skills, commitment to, and ongoing participation in protecting the... read more

Hunter Region Landcare Network Workshop Grants 2021-22 for Member Groups

Thanks to the support of Hunter Local Land Services,  HRLN once again has funding available for a series of Field days/workshops, hosted by our Member Groups, on topics of interest to the Landcarers in their local area.   Examples include but are not limited to:... read more

NSW Environmental Trust Environmental Education grants

Support projects that develop knowledge, skills, commitment to, and ongoing participation in protecting the environment.  The 2021 round is due to open in September 2021. Now is the time to start planning your project proposal.  If you need any assistance, contact... read more

Future Drought Fund – Drought Resilience Innovation Expression of Interest (EOI) and Grants Program

EOI closes 9pm 8 September 2021 The Future Drought Fund (the Fund) is a long-term investment fund that provides a sustainable source of funding to help Australian farmers and agricultural-dependent communities and businesses become more prepared for and resilient to... read more

NSW Environmental Trust Restoration and Rehabilitation grants

Assist community and government organisations to contribute to the ongoing sustainable management and stewardship of significant environmental assets and services in NSW.  These grants have not opened yet but are due to open August/September 2021. Now is the time to... read more

Volunteer Grants Activity – 2021 Volunteer Grants through your local Federal MP

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to eligible not-for-profit community organisations. This funding is to be used to:  purchase eligible small equipment items for use by volunteers contribute to volunteers’ fuel costs contribute to transport costs for... read more

Environmental Trust Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation

(Closing 3pm, 14 December 2020) up to $115,000 per project To assist community and government organisations to contribute to the ongoing sustainable management and stewardship of significant environmental assets and services in NSW. Applications will be expected to... read more

National Landcare Program: Smart Farms Small Grants Round 4

The Australian Government is inviting applications for projects to deliver services under the National Landcare Program – Smart Farms Small Grants Round 4.

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Natural Resource Management Drought Resilience Program Grants

Natural Resource Management Drought Resilience Program Funding: $10 million Summary: The program will provide grants of between $20,000 and $200,000 to organisations, farmer groups and individuals to build drought resilience on agricultural landscapes. A competitive... read more

Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Program Grant Opportunity

Up to $12 million dollars is now available via an open, competitive grants program, for activities to prevent extinction and support the recovery of bushfire-affected wildlife and their habitats. Since the fires, there have been many offers of help and proposals for... read more

$1 Million of WIRES Landcare Wildlife Relief & Recovery Grants

The Landcare Australia and WIRES partnership is all about implementing immediate response, recovery and resilience building projects for wildlife in bushfire and drought impacted communities across Australia. The grants program will provide networks and groups... read more

National Landcare Program: Smart Farms Small Grants Round 3

The Australian Government is inviting applications for projects to deliver services under the National Landcare Program – Smart Farms Small Grants Round 3.

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Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation

Community and government organisations can apply for grants of up to $100,000 for projects that achieve long-term outcomes for the NSW environment.

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Hunter Region Landcare Workshop grants 2019-2020

Thanks to the generous support of the Hunter Local Land Services,  HRLN once again has funding available for a series of field-days/workshops, hosted by our Member Groups, on topics of interest to the Landcarers in their local area.

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Macpac Fund For Good

We award modest contributions of between $2,000-10,000 to those organisations who align with our ideals

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Hunter Healthy and Productive Landscapes Program

These maps clearly define the priority areas for each funding program

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COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME

Grants between $2,500 and $20,000 are available Expressions of Interest close 2nd September. Paterson electorate https://merylswanson.com.au/get-involved/communities-environment-programme/ Hunter electorate https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LBZCFFG Newcastle electorate... read more

Fish Habitat Grants

Funding for things such as removal or modification of barriers to fish passage, rehabilitation of riparian lands (river banks, wetlands, mangrove forests, saltmarsh)

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Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant

Landcare Australia is proud to partner with Woolworths for a second round of Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants.

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Wettenhall – Small Environmental Grant Scheme

Providing support for people undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban.

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Landcare Australia’s Drought Assistance Grants

Landcare Australia’s 2018 Drought Assistance Grants program is now open to support Landcare groups and the farming community located in intense drought declared areas in NSW and QLD. The aim of the program is to help farmers to build drought resilience through... read more