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Hume Rural Land Management Grant

Run by Hume City Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
$300 per property plus $20 per hectare, up to $2,000 per property per year
Maximum
$2,000 per household
Who qualifies
Owners (or managers with owner consent) of properties of 0.4 hectares or more in Hume's Green Wedge, Green Wedge A, Rural Living or farming zones who can show satisfactory land management.
Where
Rural and lifestyle property owners in Hume's green wedge and rural zones.
Status
Open. 2026-27 applications open until 31 May 2027.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Owners of rural and lifestyle properties of 0.4 hectares or more apply for a yearly reimbursement for good land management on their property.

Requirements

  • Property at least 0.4 hectares in an eligible zone
  • Show satisfactory land management
  • Cannot also receive the Primary Producer Rate Rebate or the Conserving our Rural Environment grant
  • One application per financial year
  • Funding is competitive and limited

How to apply

  1. 1Start or log in to a SmartyGrants submission
  2. 2Upload proof of bank account
  3. 3Complete and submit the form; check for a confirmation email
  4. 4Paid as a reimbursement by EFT within about two months of approval

Timing and deadlines

Applications 1 July 2026 to 31 May 2027.

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Hume Rural Land Management Grant,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/victoria/hume-rural-land-management-grant

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