Nature Conservation Assistance Program
This program provides grant funding to landholders with properties of high conservation value. It helps establish bushland restoration projects to improve the native habitat on the property and contribute to the enhancement of the city's natural areas and biodiversity.
How to apply
Application process
Tuesday 1 July – 3pm Monday 14 July 2025
Landholder submits expression of interest (EOI)
Tuesday 1 July – Friday 25 July 2025
Site visit/discussion with a Conservation Partnerships Officer
Monday 14 July – 3pm Tuesday 12 August 2025
Landholder submits application
August – October 2025
Applications assessed and landholders notified by October 2025
Expressions of interest
Expressions of interest open on Tuesday 1 July 2025 and close at 3pm Monday 14 July 2025.
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Access to applications
Access to applications will be made available to landholders who have:
- submitted an expression of interest
- received a site visit from a Conservation Partnerships Officer
- a project suitable for funding.
More information
For program details including eligibility and funding criteria, go to our Nature Conservation Assistance Program details page. You can also contact us on 0481 400 222 or ncap@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.