THE City of Whittlesea is warmly inviting rural landowners to apply for the annual Environmental Works Grant Program, an initiative supporting on-ground conservation projects that protect and enhance native vegetation on private rural land.
This year, the grant has been expanded to support large-scale projects, with up to $6,000 available per property.
Mayor, Councillor Martin Taylor urges rural landowners to apply.
“The City of Whittlesea is proud to support our rural landowners in taking care of the natural environment,” he said.
“The Environmental Works Grant Program is a practical way we can work together to protect our unique landscape and support local wildlife.”
It provides financial incentives for a range of activities including fencing, erosion control, weed management, revegetation works that improve biodiversity, protection of remnant vegetation, installing water troughs, integrated pest animal control and other sustainable land management practices.
Projects that protect existing native bushland, create homes for wildlife, and boost biodiversity are given priority as they help to preserve local fauna and flora.
Expressions of Interest can be submitted any time, with full applications now open until Sunday, November 30.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome on January 20, 2026.
To be eligible, properties must be at least two hectares in size, located within the COW and be zoned for rural purposes. Properties zoned and/or designated for future residential, industrial or commercial developments are not eligible under this program.
To apply, scan the QR code on this page.
For assistance with your application, phone 9217 2170 and ask to speak to the Rural and Environmental Planning Team or email biodiversityplanning@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.
