The NSW Environmental Trust is now inviting applications to the 2025 round of its Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants
Program.
$4 million in grant funding is available to community and government organisations for projects focused on protecting, conserving and
restoring the environment in New South Wales. Funding of $150,000 to $350,000 per project is available.
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Transgrid Community Partnerships Program
Our communities are the backbone of the places we work and live. We aim to create positive and lasting relationships with our local
communities. It’s part of our commitment to building a sustainable future.
Transgrid’s Community Partnerships Program offers grants of up to $5,000 for not-for-profit organisations that
are local to our planning, operations, and major project areas.
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It only takes one idea to create something truly incredible that has a long-lasting impact in your community.
Our Essential Grants Program provides financial support to community groups across our network
area,
contributing to positive outcomes for regional communities.
Applications are now open
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QBE Foundation local grants in Australia
The application period for the QBE Foundation Local Grants Australia 2025 program has now opened. The application process will be open from Monday 3 March 2025 until Thursday 3 April 2025 at 5pm AEDT. Read More…
Landcare Australia Community Grants
As part of Landcare Australia’s celebration of 35 years of Landcare Australia and landcare as a national movement, the 2024 Landcare Australia Community Grants program will support local landcare and community environmental groups across Australia to deliver projects that address priority issues for the group, community and/or the environment. Read More…
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The Qantas Regional Grants program represents a significant opportunity for those looking to contribute to the vibrancy and sustainability
of Australia's regional areas. Applicants are encouraged to seize this chance to make a lasting difference in their regions, reinforcing the
foundational spirit of Australia's vast and varied landscapes. Head to Grants Space for more information.
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Planet Ark's Seedling Bank grant
CLOSE 1 MAY
Planet Ark's Seedling Bank grant applications are now open to schools and community groups around Australia, closing Wednesday 1st May. This
round we're unable to support groups higher than $500, so please keep your request under that amount.How to apply:
Two dollars for one dollar native fish stocking program
CLOSE 10 MAY
The $2-for-$1 Native Fish Stocking Program provides two dollars in funds for every one dollar in funds offered by community groups to stock
native fish (Australian Bass, Murray Cod, Golden Perch) into rivers and dams across NSW. The objectives of the program are to
support local communities in the stocking of high value native fish to protect and enhance our valuable state-wide recreational
fisheries. The program also supports the development of regional aquaculture ventures which produce high quality fish stock for release
into public waters to benefit recreational fishers.
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Are you a charity or community group with a project in the areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment or education? Aurizon Community Giving Fund applications are now open, offering grants of up to $20,000 to eligible charities in communities we work and live in.Applications are now open and will close on Friday 26 April 2024, 5pm AEST. Read More…
This week, I had the pleasure of visiting Bendemeer Primary School to talk to Years 3 to 6 students and their teacher, Mrs Doak about the
exciting TreeTroff in Schools program. We explored the origins of the project, what it means for their school, and even selected
the best location and tree for the installation — a great step forward in bringing the program to life at Bendemeer.
The TreeTroff project is part of the Koalas and Others 2025: A Schoolyard and Community Biodiversity Project, coordinated by the
Warrumbungle National Park Environmental Education Centre (WNPEEC). It's an innovative citizen science initiative that helps schools monitor
local biodiversity using cameras and data collection tools. Students gain valuable digital, scientific, and communication skills as they
analyse images, record data, and prepare scientific reports each semester to share with other participating schools across the region.
The project provides long-term data that supports conservation efforts and is of interest to universities and government agencies.
We're looking forward to seeing Bendemeer students actively engaging in this hands-on conservation science and sharing their findings with
schools across the state.
Have you undertaken native revegetation on your farm in the past?
Researchers from Western Sydney University, the University of Tasmania and their collaborators want to hear about the outcomes. We invite
you to participate in our study by completing a brief on-line survey, site visit and interview. Eight lucky survey participants will receive
prizes valued at over $1000 and an opportunity to share and learn from other land managers interested in ensuring sustainable and resilient
rural landscapes around Australia.
Join us for a special community event celebrating the Macdonald River — its rich history, vital ecology, and the people working to protect
it. This is a chance to connect with your local landscape, learn from passionate experts, and hear how you can be part of the ongoing
efforts to care for this important waterway.
Local historians Anne and Winston Doak will share stories of the river’s past — from early settlement to recent restoration efforts — while
ecologists Dr. Lou Streeting and Martin Dillon will highlight the river’s role in supporting native wildlife, including endangered species
like the Bell’s turtle. Their work in the region spans decades, involving everything from nest protection and hatchling releases to
landholder collaboration and education.
Whether you’ve lived by the river all your life or are new to the area, this event is a great way to better understand the natural systems
that support our community and how we can protect them. You’ll hear about past and ongoing efforts to restore the riverbanks and improve
habitat, as well as future opportunities to get involved with the Macdonald River Restoration Landcare Group — including tree planting days
and working bees.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Come along, bring a friend, and be inspired by the stories of resilience, collaboration
and care that flow through the heart of our river.
🌿 Our friends at Nemingha Community Garden are hosting a fantastic Open Day on Friday, May 10—and you're invited! 🌿
Starting at 10 AM, this free community event is packed with hands-on gardening fun, guest speakers, and plenty of
inspiration.
🌱 Highlights include:
Got a prickly problem on your patch? Join us May 20 to learn how to spot, stop, and manage invasive cacti with Harrisia Cactus Project Officer Debi Bancroft!
We’re excited to be partnering with Carbon8 for a powerful one-day workshop all about boosting biodiversity
to strengthen your farming system — from the soil up!
Whether you’re managing pasture or cropping, increasing biodiversity can improve productivity, build resilience, and reduce the need for
chemical inputs. This is your chance to hear directly from landholders, educators, and experts who are walking the talk.
📅 When: Wednesday, 15 May
Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, you’re not just joining a group, you’re becoming part of a family. The concept is so compatible with Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, you’ll be supporting our work, learning new skills, becoming part of the solution, and helping to make a difference for the future.
Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.
Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.
Mari ngiyani winangaylanha ganunga-waanda yanaylanha, dhaymaarr ganugu-waanda nhama ngarrangarranmaldanhi. [We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people and custodians of this land] Gomeroi People are the traditional custodians of the waterways and the land on which we work and live. Tamworth Regional Landcare Association pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal people.
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