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…
CLOSE 10 MAY 2024
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…
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
🚨 Submissions close Sunday, May 4, 2025 🚨
After years of advocacy, the NSW Government is finally reviewing the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 — and your
voice is urgently needed
to help protect our native wildlife from the impacts of free-roaming pet cats.
🦘 Why it matters:
This outdated law currently prevents local Councils from setting and enforcing cat containment policies, leaving cats to
roam, kill native wildlife, and spread diseases like toxoplasmosis. It’s time for a law that reflects
modern expectations of responsible pet ownership.
💥 Make a difference – three easy options:
✅ Option A (quick & easy):
Use the Invasive Species Council’s free writing kit – they’ll send you a ready-to-go email template.
🔗
Register here
✍️ Option B (most impactful):
Write a short email in your own words explaining why you believe cat containment is essential.
📧 Email: ca.review@olg.nsw.gov.au
📝 Subject: Companion Animals Act Review
💡 Ask for:
We're helping support important PhD research from Federation University Australia exploring how farmers think about sustainability,
technology, and data in agriculture
– and how we can build better tools to support real-world needs.
If you're a farmer, farm manager, or farm owner, please take 10-15 minutes to complete this anonymous
survey. ✅
Or, if you’re not a farmer, help us by sharing this post with your networks!
🧑🌾 Your insights will help shape a new framework for assessing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts in agriculture.
🔗 Take the survey here:
https://federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Mqz9Vzs9m7kdNk
🎓 Research by Bhola Paudel, PhD Candidate
✔️ Approved by Federation University Human Research Ethics Committee (2024/228)
Looking for a fun and creative school holiday activity? Join us at the Tamworth Regional Landcare Nursery on Wednesday, April 23 from 10:30am to 12:30pm to paint and create your very own bee hotel to take home for the garden — a buzzing good time for kids and parents alike!
Join us for a special morning exploring how to design your garden for habitat — whether you live in town or on the land!
Our Habitat Talk starts at 10:00 AM, presented by Paul Moxon, our resident horticulturist. Paul will share his expert advice on:
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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