ENVIROGRANTS up to $10,000 will be available, however applications close March 17.
Money is available for:
• Environmental partnerships and capacity building (up to $10,000)
• Environmental surveys and research (up to $10,000)
• On-ground ecosystem restoration (up to $10,000)
• Environmental education (up to $2000)
• Individual wildlife carer support (up to $1500)
Deputy mayor Jon Raven said community-led programs were important.
“These grants empower dedicated and passionate City of Logan locals who care deeply about our native plants and wildlife,” he said.
“Council is proud to have supported some fantastic projects over the years through EnviroGrants.”
A previous recipient of an EnviroGrant is environmental consultant Natura Pacific, who used drones to detect and survey greater gliders at Park Ridge South.
The animal is listed as vulnerable under both the Queensland Government’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 and the Federal Government’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Natura Pacific’s Bastian Steinrucken said protecting their habitat is of the utmost importance.
“But we also believe that improving survey methods and finding new technologies to detect and monitor greater glider populations is important to inform both decision-making and educate the public about the importance of protecting the species,” he said.
Last year, 14 City of Logan wildlife carers were given funding in the carer and support category.
Seven Land for Wildlife members received funding in the on-ground ecosystem restoration category.
Some local schools were provided funding to deliver environmental education.
To apply for a grant, email council at environment@logan.qld.gov.au. Grant writing assistance is available for applicants.
