Funding and grants

Community environmental projects

Council is keen to encourage community involvement in the sustainable management of public land in the Mackay region. Funding from the Natural Environment Levy will be available each year to encourage partnerships between council and the community and provide opportunities for the sustainable management of public land.  Council welcomes submissions from the community regarding ideas for potential projects.  Successful projects will involve a partnership between the community and council to achieve project outcomes. 

Projects must be undertaken on public land and be of benefit to the local environment and community. Some examples of potential projects include: developing a brochure or interpretive signage about the natural environment, weed control or planting projects in a local habitat area, support for workshops, field trips or demonstration projects focusing on local environmental issues.

Project costs are between $3,000 and $15,000. A total of $25,000 is available.

For more information, or to talk about your ideas for a potential project, contact the Natural Environment Coordinator.

Application and guidelines are located below: