The aim of this grant is to help landowners and community groups control noxious and environmental weeds on property located in areas of high environmental value.

The aim of the Greening Cardinia program is to improve the biodiversity on private and public land and create habitat for threatened species. All works and projects must be within Cardinia Shire.

There are 3 categories available:

• Weed control grants (Category 1) - Closing 31 May 2026 or until funding allocation has been exhausted 
• Corridors for wildlife (Category 2) - applications close 30 September 2025
• Biodiversity incentive community group grants (Category 3) – applications close 30 September 2025

This record is information on Category 1 - Weed control.

Noxious weeds are weeds that are declared under the Catchment and Land Protections Act 1994 and can cause issues in both natural and agricultural areas. You can find more information about listed noxious weeds on the Agriculture Victoria website

Environmental weeds are weeds that are not listed as noxious under Victorian Government legislation but still cause issues in natural areas. You can find a list of local environmental weeds on Council's website.

Landowners on properties over 4000m2 and community groups*** may apply for up to a maximum of $1,500 (inc. GST)

Applications must be for works that control high-impact weeds (noxious and/or environmental weeds) in areas of high biodiversity value, such as properties that:

• are located within a biolink corridor.
• have a bushland/natural reserve on their boundary or in close proximity
• are a bushland/natural reserve (this is applicable for Landcare and Friend’s of groups).

Community groups may include: Landcare and 'Friends of' groups, or larger community and neighbourhood projects.

Only one grant is available per applicant (even if you own several properties).

• Phone: 1300 787 624
• Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au