Funding is for programs and projects including ‘seed funding’ to cover the costs of initial planning for larger projects. Grant funds are limited in individual amounts and total funds available.

Grants of up to $7,500 are available through the Environment Grants Program. Grant funds are limited in individual amounts and total funds available. Funding is for programs and projects including ‘seed funding’ to cover the costs of initial planning for larger projects.

The environment grants program provides support for projects that aim to achieve one or more of the following:

• control of pests on public lands
• control of pests on land used for community purposes
• habitat improvement on public lands
• habitat improvement on land used for community purposes
• provide support for landcare initiatives
• provide support for community bushcare initiatives.

Preference will be given to applications that:

• produce measurable environmental outcomes
• establish a community and or environmental need
• demonstrate collaboration and partnership
• are not duplicating existing projects or activities.

Who can apply?

Organisations can apply for an environment grant if they:

• Operate or provide services within the Toowoomba Regional Council area;
• Are a not-for-profit community organisation;
• Are an incorporated legal entity, or are sponsored by an incorporated legal entity; and
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN).

Who can't apply:

• Individuals
• For-profit companies, trusts and other organisations
• Unions and student guilds
• Research foundations
• Professional associations
• An organisation that has been granted approval for support through a Toowoomba Regional Council program for the same project
• Organisations that have not acquitted previous Council grants

• Email: info@tr.qld.gov.au