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To bolster local capacity for biosecurity preparedness through feral pig population suppression and support control tools and techniques to ensure sustainable and effective management.
These grants will enhance Queensland's biosecurity preparedness and resilience, bolstering government efforts to protect the state from pests and diseases.
The purpose is to ensure future generations have the basic fishing gear and shown the fundamentals of how to fish, including an introduction to Queensland's fishing rules through Sunfish so as to enjoy the health and social benefits of how to enjoy the state's outdoor lifestyle.
The scheme provides relief from supply charges on electricity accounts that are used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes. Financial assistance is available in drought declared areas or if your property has been drought declared. You can apply for a waiver or reimbursement of supply charges on all relevant electricity accounts. Eligibility The following applies to customers of an electricity retail entity other than Ergon Energy Queensland Pty Ltd. To be eligible for reimbursement under the scheme an applicant must: - be a farmer of a property that has been individually drought declared or is within a drought declared area - be experiencing disruptions to pumping water for farming or irrigation (i.e. have no water or water availability is severely restricted within the billing ...
To assist Queensland councils to implement or expand kerbside organics collection services that contribute to meeting Queensland waste diversion and recycling targets. Eligibility See website
Reduced fees for protected plant harvesting licences are available for: an educational purpose, a scientific research purpose, an activity directed at conservation, clearing to establish necessary property infrastructure or a traditional owner activity. Eligibility Eligibility is assessed upon application. Concessions to standard fees may be granted for educational purpose, a scientific research purpose, an activity directed at conservation, clearing to establish necessary property infrastructure or a traditional owner activity. Outcome Applicants will be contacted directly by department
The Grassroots Environmental Grants program is available to eligible recipients to support projects aimed at protecting and preserving Queensland's natural and built environment. Eligibility See website link provided for detailed eligibility criteria and applicant guidelines. Outcome All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their submission in writing. Amount Forty five thousand
Reduced fees for protected plant growing licences are available for: for an educational purpose, a scientific research purpose, an activity directed at conservation, clearing to establish necessary property infrastructure or a traditional owner activity. Eligibility Eligibility is assessed upon application. Concessions to standard fees may be granted for educational purpose, a scientific research purpose, an activity directed at conservation, clearing to establish necessary property infrastructure or a traditional owner activity. Outcome Applicants will be contacted directly by department
Reduced fees for protected plant clearing permits are available for: an educational purpose, a scientific research purpose, an activity directed at conservation, clearing to establish necessary property infrastructure or a traditional owner activity. Eligibility Eligibility is assessed upon application. Concessions to standard fees may be granted for educational purposes, a scientific research purpose, an activity directed at conservation, clearing to establish necessary property infrastructure or a traditional owner activity. Outcome Applicants will be contacted directly by department
As part of the government's drought assistance package, landholders of rural leases issued under the Land Act 1994 are eligible to a rebate of 15.95% of their annual rent if their annual rent is more than the minimum rent of $284.00 excl. GST. The rebate is available to leases that are in a drought-declared area. Landholders who are eligible for the rebate will receive information in their annual/quarterly invoice. In addition to this rebate, landholders will also have their rental deferred to 30 June 2023 with no penalty interest. Landholders who are eligible for the rebate will receive information with their annual/quarterly invoices. Eligibility Category 11 Grazing and Primary Production landholders under the Land Act 1994 are eligible for a rent rebate. In addition, drought declared...
The Natural Resources Recovery Program (the Program) is designed to support Queensland’s economy by investing in our people, science and natural resources to ensure a sustainable future. $10 million per year for the next four years has been provided by the Queensland Government for the Program. The Department of Resources (the department) recognises that well-functioning landscapes maximise the potential of the land, providing for a diversity of current and future land uses, economic outputs and greater resilience to disasters and climate change Eligibility Fund will support not-for-profit and natural resource management organisations across Queensland. Outcome A formal letter of success and Grant Deed provided by Resources. Opening Check website for details of opening/closing dates Clo...
The purpose of this grant is to provide up to $4 million to Landcare Australia Limited (ABN 63 008 656 513) to engage Landcare groups, environmental groups, First Nations people, and other stakeholders to support community action to deliver locally based projects across Australia that improve resilience for Australian species and locations at risk of H5 avian influenza (bird flu). These projects will provide people with the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to activities in their local area that may mitigate the spread and impacts of H5 bird flu on native biodiversity. Landcare Australia Limited will ideally work closely with Birdlife Australia to utilise that organisation’s expert knowledge and data to support project identification, prioritisation and delivery, as required. This ...
The Australian Government is inviting organisations via a restricted process to apply to deliver a grant under Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program. For this Grant, $33.2 million GST exclusive is available over the 2027–28 and 2028–29 financial years. Grant activities must be completed by 30 April 2029. The Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program seeks to leverage the complementary strengths of Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) and Charge Point Operators (CPOs) to rapidly rollout electric vehicle (EV) chargers and support the creation of a dynamic market that can meet the future needs of Australian EV drivers. The deployment of EV chargers and electrification of light vehicles is a key part of the Australian Government’s plan to rapidly decarbonise the tran...
The Net Zero Planning Grant round 2 is a unique opportunity for eligible NSW businesses to receive up to $25,000 in funding, to cover up to 50% of the cost to strategically plan for and progress their path to net zero. Program objective The objectives of the Net Zero Planning Grant round 2 are to: support businesses with long-term net zero planning enhance businesses' understanding of net zero, to better integrate climate-related risks and opportunities into business planning, strengthen resilience and reduce emissions provide practical guidance to businesses to identify and take actions to progress towards net zero enable businesses to improve their competitiveness in the global transition to net zero. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environmen...
Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey. Program objective Kick-start funding aims to accelerate the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by supporting eligible organisations to transition their fleets to cleaner, low-emission technology. This funding will assist with procuring BEVs and optional smart charging infrastructure to drive sustainable transport solutions and contribute to emissions reduction targets. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Eligibility Who can apply Any ABN holder that operates an existing fleet, a taxi or a truck in NSW. The organisation mus...
The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost initiative provides funding to support the installation of solar PV systems on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW in selected suburbs. Program objective The program aims to help people living in eligible areas of NSW to: improve their access to renewable energy reduce their electricity costs participate in the clean energy transition. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Eligibility Who can apply To be eligible to apply for funding you must be one of the following: a residential owners corporation (OC) responsible for the management of a strata scheme under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 a strata managing agent as outlined in the Strata Sch...
The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant program provides funding to support the installation of solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW. Program objective SoAR supports NSW residents living in apartments or other multi-unit dwellings to install a shared rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system, with the aim of giving these households access to the benefits of solar energy. Providing funding for the transition of apartment buildings or other multi-unit dwellings to solar energy will assist NSW households, including renters, to reduce their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative will benefit owners and residents through lower upfront costs for the installation of a solar PV system and ongoing cost savings from locally gen...
The Australian Government is inviting organisations via a restricted process to apply to deliver services under Program 2.3: Accelerate the transition to a circular economy, while safely managing pollutants and hazardous substances within Outcome 2 of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s Portfolio Budget Statement. Funding will be provided over 3 financial years from 2026–27 to 2028–29. The grant activity will end on 30 June 2030. The objective of the program is: to advance the objects of the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) Act by supporting projects that strive to ensure equivalent protection from air, water, soil or noise pollution, wherever they live in Australia. The intended outcomes of the program are: improved environmental protecti...
The program will support the creation of new economic opportunities including new energy supplies, access to new revenue streams, local contracting and procurement as well as employment and training opportunities for First Nations communities located near the sites of proposed large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects. The First Nations Renewable Hydrogen Engagement Fund Round 2 will run from 2026-27 to 2027-28. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are: increased capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to engage with the renewable hydrogen industry the perspectives, culture and traditions of First Nations have informed the development of Australia’s first large-scale renewable hydrogen projects.
Round 3 of the EV Kerbside Charging Grants co-funds eligible charge point operators to install, own and operate public EV chargers across 37 LGAs, increasing AC and DC charging on the kerbside, and in council and commercial carparks.
The Council Capacity Building Funding Round helps eligible councils to overcome capacity constraints limiting their ability to accelerate the rollout of kerbside EV charging.
This grant opportunity was announced in January 2023 as part of Government’s Safeguard Mechanism Reforms to support the Government’s ambition for Australia to become a renewable energy superpower. The Australian Government has announced a total of $600 million over the life of the program in recognition of the specific challenges faced by trade exposed facilities. For this second round of the Powering the Regions Fund - Safeguard Transformation Stream approximately $321 million is available from 2025-26 to 2032-33. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: support trade-exposed facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism to reduce their emissions and contribute to meeting Australia’s 2030, 2035 and 2050 emissions reduction targets reduce the risk of carbon leakage, which occurs ...
The NSW Private Water Pensioner Rebate Scheme provides cost‑of‑living assistance to eligible pensioners who receive water services from private water utilities licensed under the Water Industry Competition Act 2006. Program objective Provide financial assistance to eligible pensioners. Reduce water bill costs for pensioners who receive services from private water utilities licensed under the WIC Act. Align support for private water customers with rebates available to public utility customers (e.g. Sydney Water), so pensioners receive comparable assistance regardless of provider. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Eligibility Who can apply Eligible applicants are individuals who: • hold an eligible Pensioner Concession Card or...
Reimbursement for the installation of a telemetry device installed a by a duly qualified person for valid water users in the Murray-Darling Basin area. Program objective The existing ‘opt in’ process for the installation of telemetry using government contractors remains available. An expression of interest can be made through the Telemetry Uplift Program page Telemetry Uplift Program | Water For eligible water users who wish to engage their own duly qualified person (DQP) to install telemetry equipment application can be made for payment for the: Reimbursement for retrospective installations - targeted to water users who have installed (and validated) a local intelligence device (LID) between 1 July 2024 and 31 January 2025 and who have not received other government incentive payments. ...
Under the Water Act 2007 (Cth) the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) can sell annual water allocations (temporary water). The proceeds of these sales can be used to fund environmental activities, which must be consistent with the CEWH Environmental Activities Framework (CEAF). This grant opportunity enables the CEWH to provide funding for environmental activities that help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental water delivery in the Murray-Darling Basin. There are a range of projects that could be considered environmental activities, such as: infrastructure upgrades that improve the efficiency of environmental water delivery projects that help restore and protect native flora and fauna populations and habitat research that improves scientific and cultu...
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