The aim of the program is to provide ‘Friends of’ groups, Landcare and other community groups with funding and support to undertake large-scale biodiversity projects that will protect and enhance indigenous species. 

Priority will be given to projects that:

• enhance the natural environment on public or private land with activities such as revegetation, weed and animal control or vegetation protection fencing
• are located in or have connectivity to areas mapped by the Cardinia Shire Biolink Plan .
• support threatened species
• support opportunities for volunteerism for Friends groups and Landcare groups
• collaborate with multiple community stakeholders
• aim to enhance biodiversity on a large scale

This is the maximum contribution Council will make to a project, regardless of the total cost of the project i.e.: if the project cost is $20,000 (including GST), Council will contribute a maximum of $6,000 (including GST). Projects must be located within Cardinia Shire.

Eligibility criteria

• 'Friends of' groups, Landcare groups and incorporated community groups
• Projects must link to one of the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy objectives (listed on page 7 of the strategy)
• Projects must be completed within this financial year and all necessary evidence submitted by Friday 12 June 2026.

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