Apply for natural resource funding
Funding round updates
Round 3 – Applications closed in 2024 and successful applicants have been notified.
There are no program funding rounds currently open for application. Applications for Round 4 funding will open at a date yet to be determined. Check this page for updates.
Eligible applicants
To be eligible for funding under the Natural Resources Recovery Program, applicants must be a:
- not-for-profit organisation (we require you to provide evidence of your not-for-profit status when you apply)
- and
- Queensland-based natural resource management organisation.
If your organisation is not eligible, you may collaborate with other eligible groups on projects.
Eligible projects
Projects must support at least 1 of the 3 program priorities and deliver the associated program outcome, as detailed in the application guidelines (PDF, 425KB).
Program priorities
Priority 1—Land
We want to improve landscape resilience and ability to respond to natural disasters and climate change.
The project needs to focus on improving:
- soil health and land condition
- the condition and extent of native vegetation (woody and non-woody).
Priority 2—Stakeholders
We want to support stakeholders to adopt sustainable practice management and drive regional economies.
The project needs to focus on improving:
- improving education, facilitation and collaboration
- creating valued and enduring partnerships built with First Nations people.
Priority 3—Data
We want to develop an understanding of the state of natural resources through monitoring and evaluation.
The project needs to focus on improving natural resource management decision making through effective interventions and utilisation of data.
Contact us
For more information about the program, or if you have further questions, email nrrp@resources.qld.gov.au.