Urban Forest Fund Grant VIC

About this grant

This program provides funding for organisations that invest in greening projects on private property within the City of Melbourne.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Organisations and individuals undertaking greening projects within the city of melbourne municipality.
• A range of projects may be funded including new green open spaces, tree planting, biodiversity projects, green roofs and vertical greening, and water sensitive urban design projects.
• Funding is available under 2 streams:
• Stream 1 – high-impact greening
• Matched funding of $30,000 to $100,000 available for larger projects on private property with environmental and community benefits (e.g. green walls and facades, new green spaces with canopy cover, communal areas, rooftop gardens, water sensitive urban design and innovative design)
• Matched funding of up to $10,000 available for community-focused, smaller-scale projects on private property or council footpaths that have a
• (e.g. residential communal area uplifts, laneway greening, planter boxes and pots, garden bed revitalisation, food growing and biodiversity plantings).
• Applications will be accepted from residents, business owners, owners' corporations and community groups.
• To be eligible, greening projects must:
• Be located within the city of melbourne
• Be primarily focused on creating a new greening project
• Demonstrate community and environmental benefits
• Be publicly accessible or visible to others
• Have a clear plan for long-term maintenance
• Be located on private property owned by the applicant, or with written consent from the landowner or be on public land allowed to be greening via a

What the funding covers

• Matched funding of between $10K and $100K.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/urban-forest-fund-grant-vic for application details

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