Conservation Outcomes for Watercourse Ecosystems_Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action grants Round 8.
Grants of between $50,000 and $200,000 will be provided for projects that undertake on-ground activities that directly generate conservation outcomes for Watercourse Ecosystems within certain locations across Queensland (eligible bioregions). Activities include...
Wildlife Carer’s Assistance grants Round 8
Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action grants for eligible wildlife carers and wildlife care organisations to increase capacity to assist with rescue and rehabilitation services for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. Category 1: Grants of up to...
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef – Community Stewardship Program Round 1
To fund large community based on-ground Reef protection projects that contribute to at least one of the Reef Trust Outcomes. The objectives are to: improve the health and resilience of key Reef habitats; enhance the commitment and participation of local communities;...
Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Small Grants Round 1 closes June 4
Provided by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to support farmers and land holders to adopt sustainable agriculture best practices, as well as facilitate and implement practice change. The grants will improve management of our natural resources and...
Queensland Biosecurity Strategy.
Please find information about the release of the new Queensland Biosecurity Strategy. “The Queensland Government has unveiled the second five-year Queensland Biosecurity Strategy designed to protect the state from the potentially devastating costs of introduced pests...
Changes to Tax laws for Not-for-Profits
There have been changes to the administration of not-for-profit organisations that self-assess as income tax exempt. These changes mean non-charitable not-for-profits (NFPs) with an active Australian Business Number (ABN) are required to lodge an annual NFP...
And the Winners are…
Take a bow Queensland landcarers. The winners of the 2023/2024 Queensland Landcare Awards are out now! 👏 Announced on Saturday May 25, the Awards took place at 6 venues across Queensland and with the clever use of tech, Queensland Water and Land Carers were able to...
QLD Landcare Awards feedback 2024
QLD Awards Ceremony May 25
You are invited to the QLD Landcare Awards Ceremony on Sat May 25 11.00am. Register to attend the awards ceremony at one of 5 locations or online at https://qwalc.org.au/2023-2024-qld-landcare-awards/ Check out the stories of all the nominees in the 2023 2024 QLD...
And the Nominees are…
Check out the stories of all the nominees in the 2023 2024 QLD Landcare Awards. We have an amazing group of people undertaking so much work to protect and enhance our natural and community environments. You can also register to attend the awards ceremony on May 25...
Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2019-2030
Public consultation is now open on the update of Australia's Strategy for Nature 2019-2030 The Strategy is being updated to reflect Australia’s contributions to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (the GBF). The GBF is a once-in-a-decade international...
Community Sustainability Action grants close April 2
Applications are now open for Round 8 – Litter and Marine Debris Clean Up and Prevention of the Community Sustainability Action grants program. Grants of up to $75,000 (excluding GST) will be provided to eligible recipients for on-ground projects which seek to engage...
Thank you for renewing your membership to QWaLC for another year
The data is almost complete and shows the value of Landcare to Queensland is over $141 million – highlighting the enormous efforts our member groups and the volunteers are contributing in Queensland for the benefit of our environment, agriculture and communities! We...
Kitchen Gardens Kickstart Grants
Kitchen Gardens Kickstart Grants support under-resourced schools across Australia in initiating sustainable kitchen garden programs. Each selected school receives a $5,000 grant along with a two-year membership of the Kitchen Garden Program. Grant funds are allocated...
Connected Communities grant
Telstra and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Connected Communities grant program offers up to $10,000 to not-for-profit organisations in remote, rural and regional Australia. Projects should enhance community resilience, environmental...