Apply for Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants (Australia)

Deadline: 08-Sep-2026

The Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants support on-ground environmental conservation projects that green and rewild community spaces across Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $25,000 per project, with funding supporting native vegetation, habitat restoration, pollinator protection, litter removal, community participation, and other practical conservation activities.

About the Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants

The Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants are part of the Grassroots Environmental Grants program and are designed to support local environmental projects that create greener, healthier and more nature-rich community spaces. The initiative contributes to Queensland’s environmental legacy in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games by encouraging communities to restore natural areas and strengthen local biodiversity. Projects should deliver tangible environmental benefits while encouraging community and volunteer participation. What Projects Are Supported? Funding is intended for practical, on-ground conservation activities that improve community spaces and natural areas.

Eligible activities may include:

Rehabilitating degraded community spaces. Revegetating parks and other community areas. Improving natural areas surrounding sporting fields.

Focus: Environmental conservation, greening and rewilding

Key beneficiaries: Queensland communities, native wildlife and local ecosystems

Community participation: Strongly encouraged

Eligible applicants: Not-for-profits, charities, Indigenous corporations, NRM bodies, River Improvement Trusts and tertiary institutions

Unincorporated organizations: May apply with an eligible sponsor

For-profit entities: Not eligible

Individuals: Not eligible

Frequently Asked Questions What are the Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants? They are grants supporting practical environmental conservation projects that green and rewild community spaces across Queensland. How much funding is available? Eligible applicants can request up to $25,000 excluding GST per project. The total funding pool for the round is $1.2 million. What types of activities can be funded? Activities can include revegetation, habitat rehabilitation, native planting, weed removal, litter and marine debris removal, nest boxes, insect hotels and protective fencing. Can volunteers participate in funded projects? Yes. Community and volunteer participation is strongly encouraged. Can schools apply? Schools are not eligible to apply directly, although they may participate through an eligible project sponsor where permitted. Can an unincorporated community group apply? Yes, an unincorporated organization or unregistered charity may apply with an eligible project sponsor. Are individuals eligible? No. The programme is intended for eligible organizations and institutions rather than individual applicants. How long can projects run? Projects must be completed within 18 months from the start date of the grant agreement. What documentation is required? Applicants may need to provide eligibility evidence, support letters, maintenance commitments, quotations for expenses over $5,000, landholder permission, financial documents and other required information. Conclusion The Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants provide an opportunity for community and environmental organizations to deliver practical conservation projects across Queensland. With grants of up to $25,000, the programme can support activities such as native revegetation, habitat restoration, biodiversity enhancement, pollinator protection and litter removal while encouraging communities to participate in creating greener and more resilient shared spaces ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.