Our Healthy Environment Grants fund not-for-profit groups that engage and support communities in the Moreton community.

The grant provides funding of up to $50,000 to support community groups involved in the protection and enhancement of the environment and its native wildlife. Funding can be used to:

• facilitate urban greening
• connect, protect and enhance ecological linkages and wildlife habitats
• sustain conservation for significant species across the landscape and improve catchmenthealth
• support Traditional Custodian groups to build Country-centric biodiversity capacity and elicit traditional ecological knowledge
• build community knowledge, awareness and capacity, and improve biodiversity data.

Community organisations that meet all of the following criteria can apply:

• Incorporated associations, registered charities, schools, P&Cs, kindergartens, churches, not for profit organisations, recognised Traditional Custodian groups1 , or groups registered with the Australian Government Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. 
  • Unincorporated community groups may apply through an auspice which is able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project. The auspice organisation must meet the above criteria and not be an ineligible organisation type.
• Operate within the City of Moreton Bay or be able to demonstrate that the project will benefit residents and environments in the City of Moreton Bay. 
• Have appropriate insurance and ensure that the project is carried out in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety Legislation.
• Have no outstanding debt to Council.
• Have no overdue acquittals and/or have satisfactorily reported to Council for the expenditure of any previous Council funding

• Phone: (07) 3205 0555
• Email: grants@moretonbay.qld.gov.au