Grants are available for planting trees (>2m at maturity) that are indigenous to the region, provide nectar and/or pollen rewards that support and encourage pollinator health and encourage a diversity of pollinators to enhance crop pollination outcomes.

Tree Grants can be between $1,000 – $10,000 each. Trees planted at 1000 trees per ha, will result in planted areas between 0.5 -10ha in size. Grants for larger amounts will be considered.

Grants will be assessed on their merits based on the following criteria: 

• Impact /benefits to local environment, farm and community
• Likelihood of long term survival (risks are identified and mitigation strategies in place)
• Species mix (preference for indigenous species, i.e. local to your bioregion with an allowance to cater for climate change forecasts) 
• Location 
• Permanent plantings 
• Return on investment (level of co-financing)

Note: Tree Grants are available to farm businesses certified with the Bee Friendly Farming program. Annual fees start at $165 to become BFF certified. 

Please refer to the full eligibility check list here. 

To be eligible to apply for these tree grants, you must either be a BFF CERTIFIED Farm or have your BFF CERTIFIED application submitted and pending approval by the tree grant closing date. 

The BFF flagship certification highlights and supports farms, wineries, orchards and other commercial land-use operations that promote and support pollinator health. For more information on how to become Bee Friendly Farming Certified, click here. 

• Email: info@beefriendlyfarming.org.au