Native plants and pollinator habitat · New South Wales

NSW Conservation Partners Agreement Grants

Run by NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Agreement-holders can apply for grants of $15,000 a year for 3 years; the conservation area is exempt from council rates
Maximum
$45,000 per household
Who qualifies
NSW private landholders with a conservation area of generally at least 20 hectares (smaller areas considered for very high conservation values, e.g. threatened species habitat)
Where
Private landholders anywhere in NSW with about 20 hectares or more of native vegetation.
Status
Open. Expressions of interest by region.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Protect native habitat on your land in perpetuity with a conservation agreement and apply for yearly grants for weed control, revegetation, wildlife-friendly fencing and management planning.

Requirements

  • In-perpetuity agreement registered on title (cannot be revoked by the landholder)
  • Active management recommended; annual reporting if you receive a grant
  • Expression of interest timing differs by region

How to apply

  1. 1Compare agreement options on the NSW Government conservation on private land pages
  2. 2Submit an expression of interest in your region's EOI window
  3. 3Enter the agreement and apply for grants

Sources

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Source: Sow, “NSW Conservation Partners Agreement Grants,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/nsw-bct-conservation-partners-agreement

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