Native plants and pollinator habitat · New South Wales
Tweed Biodiversity Grants for Landholders
Run by Tweed Shire Council
- What you get
- In-kind support: materials, services, technical advice and project management (no cash payments to individual landholders); no set dollar amount published
- Who qualifies
- Private landowners in Tweed Shire, generally on non-urban zoned land; incorporated community groups and researchers can also apply
- Where
- Private landowners on non-urban land in Tweed Shire.
- Status
- Open. Expressions of interest accepted year-round, subject to funds.
- Type of payment
- Grant
What you do
Propose a bush regeneration, weed control, revegetation or wildlife habitat project on your non-urban property; if accepted, Council supplies materials, services and technical advice under a grant agreement.
Requirements
- On-ground projects are generally confined to non-urban zoned land
- Project appraisal and site inspection by Council
- Sign a Tweed Shire Council Biodiversity Grant Agreement
- Selection based on funds available, ecological benefit, value for money, technical capability, landholder commitment, site security and ongoing maintenance needs
How to apply
- 1Contact Council's Biodiversity Program Leader (02 6670 2593) with your proposal; expressions of interest are accepted all year
- 2Council appraises the proposal and inspects the site
- 3Agree the works and sign a Biodiversity Grant Agreement
- 4Council provides materials and services and ongoing advice
Sources
- https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/community/community-support/grants-funding/environmental-grants-incentives (official page)
- https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/2/documents/community/events-and-venues/biodiversity-grants-brochure.pdf
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Tweed Biodiversity Grants for Landholders,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/tweed-biodiversity-grants
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