Native plants and pollinator habitat · New South Wales

Lismore Rural Landholders Initiative Biodiversity Grants

Run by Lismore City Council

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Grants of $15,000 for individual landholders ($50,000 for community groups)
Maximum
$15,000 per household
Who qualifies
Owners of rural properties over 2 hectares in the Lismore LGA who are up to date with Council rates
Where
Owners of rural properties over 2 hectares in Lismore City.
Status
Seasonal. EOIs open every November.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Apply for a grant to restore koala habitat, riverbanks, rainforest or other native vegetation on your rural property in the Lismore area.

Requirements

  • Project must protect, restore or enhance biodiversity
  • Provide a cash or in-kind contribution
  • Commit to maintaining the project after funding ends
  • Rates up to date
  • Priority to High Conservation Value land

The plan or design it asks for

A simple project plan for the proposed works (Council provides example project plans).

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Lismore City Council's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Check eligibility in the RLI Policies and Guidelines or with Council's RLI Officer
  2. 2Submit an expression of interest when EOIs open each November
  3. 3If successful, start the project from 1 July the following year

Timing and deadlines

EOIs open each November; projects start the following 1 July

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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Source: Sow, “Lismore Rural Landholders Initiative Biodiversity Grants,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/lismore-rural-landholders-initiative

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