Funding and grants

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

Funding rounds are held in February and August each year, with applications due on the first Friday of February and August.

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

An application form and further information is available under the Grant Program heading.