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.