2026 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

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 program specifically Land for Wildlife, Voluntary Restoration Agreement, Voluntary Conservation Agreement and/or Voluntary Conservation Covenant landholders.*
• 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 by emailing environment@logan.qld.gov.au.

**Political organisations and internal Council branches are not eligible for funding.

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; property boundary fencing is not eligible).
• Environmental weed management. Must include a proposed maintenance program. Funding will not be given for the management of prohibited species.
• Enhancement of existing habitat such as via nest box installation (threatened species prioritised).
• Modifications to existing fencing to improve wildlife movement and habitat connectivity (for example - replacement of barbed wire with plain wire, covering barbed wire with split Polypipe etc.).
• 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 of the 2026 EnviroGrants Guidelines.
• 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.
• Grant recipients must be free of debt with the Council and must have successfully acquitted any previous grant funding. Exceptions may apply where the applicant can demonstrate adherence to a scheduled payment arrangement with Council.
• 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.
• Applicant shows at least 30% co-contribution of funding or in-kind contribution.
• The proposed project works are considered environmental best practice.
• Project provides environmental outcomes by improving ecological value of waterways and wildlife habitat.
• Project 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, Voluntary Restoration Agreement, Voluntary Conservation Agreement and/or Voluntary Conservation Covenant landholder projects must take place within the registered conservation area (for further information or for projects outside of this area please discuss with your Land for Wildlife or higher agreement officer).
• Land for Wildlife program members must have undertaken a site visit with a Land for Wildlife officer within the past 5 years.
• Projects must be for non-profit purposes only.

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.

Required documents

• Copies of quotes for proposed works / services / purchases - two (2) quotes are required per item/service (exceptions may apply). Additional quotes may be requested to demonstrate value for money.
• Projects on Council land must include a letter of approval/support from the appropriate Council branch. Applications will not be processed without written approval.
• Photos of the project 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).
• Certificate of insurance (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 as Land for Wildlife, Voluntary Restoration Agreement, Voluntary Conservation Agreement and/or Voluntary Conservation Covenant.
• Projects that are not largely aimed at ecosystem restoration, threatened species, 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.
• Pathways or trails.
• Projects which involve the use of machinery that may have a negative impact on the ecosystem.
• Vegetation/habitat management where livestock are not sufficiently excluded from the project area.
• 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.
• 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.
• Restoration projects on business or educational facility grounds where the project site may be developed in the future.

GST

• Applicants registered for GST will not be provided with funding to account for costs directly associated with GST and are required to provide the GST exclusive amount in their budget. Recipients registered for GST can claim the GST component for any expenditure that they incur back from the ATO.
• Where an applicant is not registered for GST, the budget may include the GST in their budget.

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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