CFAs: Grassroots Environmental’s Wildlife Carers Grants (Australia)

Deadline: 22-Sep-2026

The Grassroots Environmental Grants – Wildlife Carers Round 2 provides reimbursement funding to eligible Queensland wildlife carers and wildlife care organisations for essential items used to rescue and rehabilitate sick or injured native wildlife. Individual carers can receive up to $1,000 including GST, while eligible wildlife care organisations can receive up to $5,000 including GST, with $300,000 available in total. Grassroots Environmental Grants – Wildlife Carers Round 2 The Queensland Government has launched Round 2 of the Grassroots Environmental Grants – Wildlife Carers program to help wildlife carers cover essential costs associated with rescuing and rehabilitating sick, injured, and vulnerable native animals. The programme provides reimbursement funding, meaning eligible applicants can claim approved expenses associated with wildlife rehabilitation. The initiative recognises the important role of individual wildlife carers and wildlife care organisations in protecting Queensland’s native wildlife and supporting animal recovery. What Is the Wildlife Carers Grant? The Wildlife Carers program is a targeted environmental funding initiative designed to reduce the financial burden on people and organisations undertaking wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Funding can support essential items required for: - Wildlife rescue. - Wildlife rehabilitation. - Feeding and nutrition. - Medical treatment. - Animal care. - Transport and handling. - Wildlife enclosure and care equipment. - Carer safety. - Food preparation and storage. The programme is specifically focused on practical expenses that directly support wildlife rehabilitation activities. Why Does This Grant Matter? Wildlife carers often incur significant costs when responding to sick or injured native animals. Expenses can include food, medical supplies, medication, transport-related equipment, protective equipment, and specialist care items. The grant helps eligible Queensland carers and organisations meet some of these costs and maintain their ability to provide safe and effective rehabilitation services. The programme can therefore contribute to: - Native wildlife conservation. - Wildlife rescue capacity. - Animal welfare. - Rehabilitation of injured and sick wildlife. - Community-based conservation. - Protection of Queensland’s biodiversity. How Much Funding Is Available? The total funding pool for Round 2 is $300,000 including GST.

The funding is divided as follows:

- $120,000 for individual wildlife carers. - $180,000 for wildlife care organisations.

Maximum reimbursement amounts are:

- Individual wildlife carers: up to $1,000 including GST.

- Wildlife care organisations: up to $5,000 including GST.

Each eligible applicant can receive only one reimbursement in this round. What Can the Funding Be Used For? The grant supports a range of essential goods used for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

Eligible expenses may include:

- Food for wildlife. - Feeding consumables. - Prescribed medication. - Medical supplies. - Portable animal carriers. - Nest boxes. - Ladders. - Spotlights. - Nets. - Traps. - Personal protective equipment. - Food preparation equipment. - Food storage equipment. - Other eligible general wildlife-care equipment. - Freight and delivery costs associated with eligible goods. Applicants should ensure that requested items are directly connected to permitted wildlife rehabilitation activities. Who Is Eligible? The programme is open to eligible individual wildlife carers and wildlife care organisations in Queensland.

Applicants must:

- Hold a current Queensland rehabilitation permit. - Be operating as an individual wildlife carer or eligible wildlife care organisation. - Be undertaking, or intending to undertake, wildlife rehabilitation activities in accordance with their permit. - Ensure the rehabilitation permit remains current for at least three months from the application date. The grant is intended for applicants actively involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife. Who Is Not Eligible? Certain organisations and entities are excluded from the programme.

Ineligible applicants may include:

- Organisations that do not meet the programme’s eligibility requirements. - Government agencies. - Political entities. - Applicants without the required Queensland rehabilitation permit. - Applicants whose permit does not remain current for the required period. Applicants should review the official programme guidelines carefully to confirm their eligibility before submitting an application. What Is a Queensland Rehabilitation Permit? A Queensland rehabilitation permit is an important eligibility requirement for this funding opportunity. The permit demonstrates that the applicant is authorised to undertake relevant wildlife rehabilitation activities in Queensland. Applicants should ensure that their permit: - Is current at the time of application. - Covers their wildlife rehabilitation activities. - Remains current for at least three months from the application date. A person or organisation without the required current permit should not assume that they are eligible for this funding. How the Reimbursement Funding Works The programme operates through reimbursement funding rather than unrestricted financial support.

Applicants should therefore:

- Confirm their eligibility Check that they hold the required Queensland rehabilitation permit. - Identify eligible expenses Determine which essential wildlife-care items are covered by the programme. - Keep appropriate documentation Maintain invoices, receipts, and other evidence required to demonstrate eligible expenditure. - Prepare the application Provide the required information about the applicant and wildlife rehabilitation activities. - Submit the application Apply through the designated Queensland Government process before the closing date. - Purchase eligible items according to programme requirements Ensure expenditure complies with the gr