Trees · Victoria
City of Melbourne Urban Forest Fund Greening Grant
Run by City of Melbourne
- What you get
- Matched funding (dollar for dollar) up to $10,000
- Maximum
- $10,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- Property owners, or applicants with the owner's written consent, and community groups with projects in the City of Melbourne on private land or approved public land (Greening Melbourne or Street Garden permit holders).
- Where
- Property owners and groups in the City of Melbourne.
- Status
- Seasonal. The 2026 Stream 2 intake closed 30 September 2026; a 2027 round has not been announced.
- Type of payment
- Cost share
What you do
Apply for a matched-funding grant to green private land visible to the public, such as front gardens, courtyards, green roofs and walls, tree planting, rain gardens or nature strips.
Requirements
- Project located in the City of Melbourne and primarily focused on greening
- Demonstrated environmental or community benefits
- A long-term maintenance plan
- Publicly accessible or visible to many people
- Proof of ownership (e.g. rates notice) or owner's written consent
- Applicant matches the grant dollar for dollar
The plan or design it asks for
A project overview listing the greening types (e.g. front garden plantings, tree planting, green roof, rain garden) and a long-term maintenance plan, with supporting documents.
Native plant lists for the area: Melbourne
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 City of Melbourne's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Read the Urban Forest Fund 2026 Grant Guidelines
- 2Complete the SmartyGrants application for Stream 2 during the intake window
- 3Upload proof of ownership or consent and supporting documents
Timing and deadlines
2026 second intake ran 27 July to 30 September 2026.
Sources
- https://melbourne.smartygrants.com.au/UFF2026/497404/download.pdf (official page)
- https://melbourne.smartygrants.com.au/UFF2026Stream1/473977/view
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “City of Melbourne Urban Forest Fund Greening Grant,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/victoria/melbourne-urban-forest-fund-community-greening