Grants and support

These are some of the ways Cairns Regional Council can support your community group to deliver sustainability projects.

If your idea doesn't fit into one of the categories below, there may still be a way we can support you.
Reach out to us directly via email on sustainability@cairns.qld.gov.au

Sustainability and Climate Action Grant

This annual grant offers non-profit organisations up to $5000 for projects that deliver emissions reduction, environmental conservation or climate change resilience.

A group of school children floating in the ocean on the Great Barrier Reef.

Nature-based Learning Grant

This annual grant offers Cairns schools up to $2000 to assist with student excursions to the Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics Rainforest and other environmentally focused experiences.

Council and community groups planting trees together.

Revegetation of Natural Areas

This program provides funding to establish re-vegetation of natural areas to improve the native habitat, enhance natural areas and improve biodiversity.

Last Updated: 21 August 2024