2025 On-Ground Ecosystem Restoration

Funding for this category is for support of on-ground ecosystem restoration projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to corridors, biodiversity and waterways values within Logan.

Maximum funding allocation is up to $10,000 per grant.

Who can apply?

• Individuals and private landholders who are existing members of Council’s Environmental Conservation Partnerships including Land for Wildlife and/or Higher Agreements.*
• Incorporated not-for-profit organisations.
• Educational facilities.
• Businesses.

*Please contact Council's Environment team if you are a private landholder in the City of Logan but not an existing member of Council's Environmental Conservation Partnerships program environment@logan.qld.gov.au.

What can be applied for?  

The following are examples of projects that may be eligible for funding through the On-ground ecosystem restoration category:

• Restoration and revegetation of mapped biodiversity corridors (refer Logan Planning Scheme 2015).
• Stabilisation, revegetation and/or restoration of degraded areas (priority will be given to projects targeting pre-clear regional ecosystems, waterways, wetlands and/or biodiversity corridors).
• Fencing or off-stream watering for the restriction of stock access to natural areas where benefits to existing vegetation or waterway can be proven and stock numbers must be provided (private property only).
• Environmental weed management. Must include a proposed maintenance program. Funding will not be given for the management of prohibited species.
• Projects that cover more than one property (all landholders must provide written approval with the application).

Assessment Criteria 

• Application meets the General Eligibility and General Assessment Criteria.
• Project is consistent with relevant Council policies and other strategic documents.
• Grant funds must be used to deliver environmental outcomes within Logan.
• Grant funds must be for a new initiative or for a new environmental project area.
• Funding for a previously funded project/deliverable will not be supported.
• Grant funded projects are to be delivered within the grant funding period.
• Applicants must supply evidence of appropriate insurance for the proposal/project.
• Quotes for proposed works/services/purchases—3 quotes are required per item.
• Grant recipients must be free of debt with the Council and must have successfully acquitted any previous grant funding.
• Political organisations are not eligible for funding.
• Internal Council branches are not eligible for funding.
• Applicants must give full consent for Council to use any data, information and/or multimedia relating to the project in any or all promotional and marketing campaigns and any other printed or audio-visual or website material relating to Logan City Council (personal details will not be published).
• Application includes defined project outcomes supported by a detailed plan of the proposed project. The plan should also show a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity and/or waterways values and corridors.
• Application shows commitment to maintaining the work in the future.
• Project provides environmental outcomes by improving ecological value of waterways and wildlife habitat.
• Delivers benefits to the wider community, for example, workshop, newspaper article, open property, Land for Wildlife newsletter article, factsheet, opportunity for Council promotion.
• Land for Wildlife member projects must take place within the registered Land for Wildlife conservation area (for further information or for projects outside of this area please discuss with your Land for Wildlife Officer).

Assessment criteria for projects on Council controlled land

• All works on Council owned or managed land will need to be conducted as per the approved work plan and/or letter of support as provided by the relevant Council branch and in line with Council’s workplace safety guidelines and practices.

Application Requirements

• Copies of quotes for proposed works / services / purchases - three quotes are required per item requested.
• Projects on Council land must include a letter of approval/support from the appropriate Council branch. Applications will not be processed without this.
• Photos of the site.
• Site map showing the proposed project area.
• Projects on business managed land must include written support from their head of operations, for example, school principals, property business managers. Projects must be for non-profit purposes only.
• Certificate of incorporation (where applicable).

What will not be funded?

• Projects that have received previous Council funding, unless the project is clearly well planned with a staged cost effective approach.
• Projects on private property that are not registered under Council's Environmental Conservation Partnerships.
• Projects that are not largely aimed at ecosystem restoration / threatened vegetation, flora, fauna / or water quality improvement.
• Landscaped gardens, for example, non-native, vegetable, community and sensory gardens.
• Projects or items that fall within regular BushCare activities.
• Boundary fencing or internal stockyards and pathways or trails.
• Anything that is a requirement of the landholder under Council policy, compliance notice or other legislation, for example, management of prohibited species, development approval conditions.
• Capital items in excess of 10% of the funding amount applied for.
• Pathways and trails.
• Applications for more than 3 projects on one private property within a 10 year period.
• Components that may be seen as property maintenance.
• Maintenance of previously funded projects.
• Funding proposals on Council controlled land that do not include written support from the appropriate Council Branch.
• Funding proposals on business managed land that do not include written support from their head of operations, for example, school principal, property business manager.

Note:

* Council employees who are also residents of the city can apply in the same way as any other resident, but must also submit a Conflict of Interest form

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