Australian Community Landcare Futures Framework launched
QWaLC is pleased that the National Landcare Network (NLN) has announced the Australian Community Landcare Futures Framework proposal ahead of the Federal Election. If adopted, it would see a $48 million investment over five years in addition to, and complementing, the...
Qld Govt announces Grants to help clean up National Parks
Round 6—Conservation—Community Engagement on Queensland’s National Parks and State Forests Applications are now open for Round 6—Conservation—Community Engagement of Queensland’s National Parks and State Forests of the Community Sustainability Action grants program....
Gambling Community Benefit Fund Super Round closing soon
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s first $100,000 super round (Round 113) is now open and will close at midnight on 31 March 2022. The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program and distributes approximately $60...
National Landcare Conference call for abstracts and posters
Abstracts and poster submissions deadline is Thursday 31 March. The 2022 National Landcare Conference theme is “The Power of Landcare | Shaping Our Future” which affirms the importance of looking to the future when addressing the issues and opportunities open to...
Nominate now for the 2022 GENERAL JEFFERY SOIL HEALTH AWARD
Nominations for the 2022 General Jeffery Soil Health Award opened on World Soil Day, 5 December 2021. Now in its second year, the award recognises the work of people who care about soil health and who are educating or inspiring others to do likewise. Individual...
QWaLC 2022 Membership and Insurance survey now closed
Thanks to everyone who completed this years survey. A great response. We are collating the information you have provided and speaking with the insurers for the coming 12 months insurance coverage. The annual QWaLC membership and insurance survey has now closed. The...
Stay safe after the floods
Staying safe around floodwaters and after the waters have subsided. Here is a resource from Qld Health stay-safe Healthy Land and Water has provided the following information Did you know during heavy rainfall events, sewers can overflow into stormwater pipes and...
Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee coming soon
Time to reignite your relationship with your local MP. Applicants will be invited by your local MP. In 2022, community-based tree planting events will be held across Australia to mark the Jubilee (70 years of service) of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Planting Trees...
Queensland Landcare Awards 11am 19th February 2022 – Read about the 35 nominees
There are 35 Nominees for the 2021 Queensland Landcare Awards across 8 categories! Click here to see their stories and find out who are the winners at the Awards Ceremony, Saturday February 19, 2022, 11am – 12.30pm AEST an online event that will recognise the...
Updated Reef 2050 plan
The Reef 2050 Plan is based on scientific research, analysis and lessons learnt over four decades of management. It is a flexible framework that is reviewed every five years. This ensures that the plan remains current and addresses emerging issues equipped with the...
Grants to clear illegal waste
Applicants can apply for grants of up to $50,000 for projects to remove illegally dumped hazardous waste and/or illegally dumped waste that is difficult to access or requires specialist equipment to remove due to the location or size of the material. Grants of up to...
Have your say on the future of environmental regulation in Queensland
QWaLC encourages you to have your say on the future of environmental regulation in Queensland Consultation is under way about the possible establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Queensland. The consultation seeks to understand the...
Future Drought Fund Resilient Soils and Landscapes large scale grants now open
Open for applications — Future Drought Fund: Resilient Soils and Landscapes The Australian Government is inviting applications via an open process to apply for the Future Drought Fund: Drought Resilient Soils and Landscapes Grants Program. The Future Drought Fund...
Queensland Government’s Nature Refuge Landholder Grants Program open now
Round 5 of the department’s Nature Refuge Landholder Grant program is now open and will close at 4pm on Monday 6 December 2021 Nature Refuge Landholder Grants (NRLG) provide financial assistance to nature refuge landholders. The grants support landholders to undertake...
Engaging Science Grants (incorporating Queensland Citizen Science Grants)
These grants will support events, activities and projects including citizen science projects that increase public participation in science. What's important Applications are now open, closing 1pm Monday 15 November 2021 Grants of up to $20,000 are available to...