Applications are now open for the Queensland Marine Turtle Network, supporting eligible QMTN members to undertake activities this 2026-27 turtle season.
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF), Container Exchange (COEX) and the Queensland Marine Turtle Network (QMTN) are partnering to support local communities leading marine turtle conservation across Queensland with grants to fund practical, community-led action to protect turtles and the habitats they rely on.
The partnership combines the power of QMTN members’ local community leadership, COEX’s commitment to empowering Queensland communities to take positive environmental action, and GBRF’s experience enabling community-led conservation.
The QMTN Community Grants Program provides small grants to support activities such as beach clean-ups, habitat restoration, turtle monitoring, nest protection, equipment and community education, connecting local groups with resources to respond quickly to threats and protect turtles and their hatchlings.
The grants are available to QMTN Traditional Owner and community organisation members.
Since 2023, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation has supported the launch and development of QMTN, strengthening opportunities for groups to share knowledge, build capability and grow collaborations. This grants program builds on that foundation, providing opportunities to support groups in delivering on-ground action with their communities.
The grants guidelines and application form are now available on the GBRF website here: 2026-27 field season grants for Queensland Marine Turtle Network members – Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Grant applications close at 5pm on Monday 14th September.
Questions about these grants should go to: grants@barrierreef.org