Grassroots Environmental Grants

https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/funding/environmental-grants/grassroots

The Grassroots Environmental Grants program is available to eligible recipients to support projects aimed at protecting and preserving Queensland’s natural and built environment.

These small grants are designed to encourage community engagement and focus on delivering impactful local environmental initiatives.

Funding rounds are offered annually to assist communities across Queensland’s towns, rural centres, and cities, in addressing grassroots environmental protection and preservation concerns within their local areas.

Round 1: Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants

Applications are now open for Round 1: Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants of the Grassroots Environmental Grants program.

Grants of between $50,000 and $100,000 (excluding GST) are available for on-ground activities that directly generate Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants within eligible Local Government Areas across South East Queensland.

 Brisbane City Council  Bundaberg Regional Council  Fraser Coast Regional Council  Gold Coast City Council  Gympie Regional Council  Logan City Council  Moreton Bay City Council  Noosa Shire Council  Redland City Council  Sunshine Coast Regional Council

This includes, but is not limited to, projects which seek to undertake activities such as revegetation, weed control, pest control, coastal sand dune and riverbank stabilisation or erosion control that have a direct benefit to Marine Plants.

More information, including eligible applicants, is available in the Round 1: Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants guidelines (PDF, 2 MB) .

Applications must be submitted using the online SmartyGrants system.

Applications close 4pm on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.