Invasive plant removal · Victoria

Nillumbik Land Management Incentive Grants

Run by Nillumbik Shire Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to $500 or up to $2,000 per eligible single property (up to $10,000 for community-led landscape projects); usually 50% co-contribution required
Maximum
$2,000 per household
Who qualifies
Private landowners or land managers in Nillumbik's Green Wedge Zone, Rural Conservation Zone or Environmental Significance Overlay (others by exception), and community groups.
Where
Rural landholders in Nillumbik's Green Wedge and conservation zones.
Status
Open. 2026-27 expressions of interest open on a rolling basis.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Rural landholders apply for a grant towards weed control, revegetation, pest animal control, habitat or exclusion fencing and similar land care works on their property.

Requirements

  • Works must deliver environmental benefit: weed control, revegetation, seed collection, threatened species works, rabbit and fox control, pasture management, biodiversity or exclusion fencing
  • Usually a 50% co-contribution of funds, materials or labour
  • Commitment to ongoing good land management
  • Site visit by Council
  • Photos, quotes and costings in the full application

How to apply

  1. 1Submit an expression of interest through SmartyGrants (address, project type, weed species)
  2. 2Council contacts you within 10 working days and visits the site
  3. 3Complete the full application with photos, quotes and costings
  4. 4Council assesses monthly; if approved, do the works
  5. 5Submit an acquittal to be reimbursed

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Nillumbik Land Management Incentive Grants,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/victoria/nillumbik-land-management-incentive-grants

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