Environment/Biodiversity Grants in Australia
Environment/Biodiversity grants in Australia cover conservation, native species protection, habitat restoration, and biodiversity research and monitoring. Eligibility varies by funder: always check each grant's specific criteria before applying, since requirements around organisation type, DGR status, and geographic scope differ significantly between funders. Below are the 25 environment/biodiversity grants currently open or opening soon across Australia. Use the filters to narrow by region or eligibility, or browse related categories below.
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BushBank Program Private Landowner Opportunity
The BushBank program provides opportunities for private landowners to restore and protect native vegetation on their land.
Always openVICVerified 48 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityIntegrated Water Management Grant Program 2025-28
Supporting projects across Victoria that will improve our water security, enhance waterway and landscape health, and build greater community connections to the environment.
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027Up to $5,000,000VICVerified 48 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversitySafe Tree Program - Schools
Helps schools manage high-risk trees on their grounds. We also provide financial help to schools to plant native trees that replace any high-risk trees removed.
Always openVICVerified 48 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityCoastal and Estuary Planning & Implementation 2026-27
Funding is available under 6 funding streams: a planning stream, 4 implementation streams and one for emergency works identified in certified emergency action sub plans following a declared significan…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027NSWVerified 50 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversitySolar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) Grant Program
The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant program provides funding to support the installation of solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW.
Closes Fri, 4 Dec 2026Up to $150,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityEV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26
Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey.
Closes Mon, 30 Nov 2026$5,000 - $1,200,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityInstallation of Local Intelligence Telemetry Devices
Reimbursement for the installation of a telemetry device installed a by a duly qualified person for valid water users in the Murray-Darling Basin area.
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027$1,000 - $2,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityWASM Streets to Sea Phase 1 EOI
Streets to Sea is a NSW EPA $5 million grant round aiming to support organisations to develop and implement catchment-based litter prevention strategies.
Closes Mon, 26 Oct 2026Up to $1,000,000Total pool: $5,000,000 (multiple grants offered)NSWVerified 50 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityCollaborative Exploration Initiative Extension - Collaborative Exploration Initiative Grants
The Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) is driving the discovery of Queenslands minerals for the future by awarding multiple CEI grants up to $250,000 (excl. GST). These grants support mineral expl…
Always openTotal pool: $2,500,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityGrassroots 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.
Always openUp to $45,000Total pool: $1,500,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityGold Coast Light Rail (Stage 3) Cycleway
This funding will support a continuous active travel network along the coastal alignment.
Always openTotal pool: $4,743,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityGrowing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organics and Garden Organics (GROW FOGO) Fund
To assist Queensland councils to implement or expand kerbside organics collection services that contribute to meeting Queensland waste diversion and recycling targets.
Always openTotal pool: $13,881,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityReef Assist Program - Atherton Tablelands Riparian Vegetation project (Reef Assist)
This grant funding to the recipient supports delivery of on-ground restoration works under the Reef Assist program 2.8
Always openTotal pool: $167,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityNatural Resources Recovery Program
The Natural Resources Recovery Program (the Program) is designed to support Queensland’s economy by investing in our people, science and natural resources to ensure a sustainable future. $10 million p…
Always openTotal pool: $10,000,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityEnvironmental Volunteer Group Assistance Grants
This grant helps volunteer groups to build and grow through volunteer recruitment and training.
Always openUp to $5,000ACTVerified 57 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversitySustainable Business Program
This program helps businesses become accredited and recognised as a Sustainable Business.
Always openUp to $13,000ACTVerified 57 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityGROW FOGO Regional
Provides funding to assist Queensland regional (non-SEQ) councils to implement or expand kerbside organics (food and garden waste) collection services, at-home organics diversion equipment, bin harmon…
Always openQLDVerified 79 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityHousehold Waste Payment Scheme
Queensland households not covered by council waste-collection levy payments (households with a commercial private waste collection, or a commercial council waste collection at a mixed residential/comm…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027QLDVerified 79 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityGROW FOGO SEQ
Provides funding to assist South East Queensland councils to implement or expand kerbside organics (food and garden waste) collection services, at-home organics diversion equipment, bin harmonisation,…
Always openQLDVerified 79 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityQueensland Education Experience Program
Subsidies of up to $150 per student are available through the Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program and the Outback Queensland Education Experience Program, supporting Queensland primary and…
Closes Mon, 31 Dec 2029Up to $150QLDVerified 80 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityAdvancing Renewables Program
The Advancing Renewables Program is continuously open for applications that address ARENA's investment focus areas: Ultra low-cost solar Optimise the transition to renewable electricity Commercialise…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityCEWH Environmental Activities
Under the Water Act 2007 (Cth) the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) can sell annual water allocations (temporary water). The proceeds of these sales can be used to fund environmental act…
Closes Fri, 30 June 2028NationalVerified 84 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityREEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program
The $6 million REEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program (the Program) is the final part of the $10 million Reef Educational Experience Fund (REEF) and is complemented by the $1 million …
Closes Fri, 12 May 2028Up to $6,000,000NationalVerified 84 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityFuture Made in Australia Innovation Fund
The Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund (the Program) administered by ARENA will provide up to $1.5 billion in grant funding to support pre-commercial innovation, demonstration and deployme…
Always openUp to $1,500,000,000NationalVerified 84 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Seventh Assessment Cycle Experts
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Seventh Assessment Cycle Experts Grant Opportunity (the program) will run over 7 years from 2023-24 to 2029-30. The program will provide funding to resear…
Closes Wed, 1 May 2030NationalVerified 84 days agoEnvironment/Biodiversity