Urban Forest Fund Grant for Greening Projects (Australia)

The Urban Forest Fund Grant provides matched funding between $30,000 and $100,000 to support greening projects on private property within the City of Melbourne. The grant aims to transform urban spaces through innovative greening initiatives that enhance biodiversity, improve urban heat resilience, and create accessible green areas for the community. It encourages private property owners, residents, businesses, community groups, and educational institutions to contribute to Melbourne’s environmental and social sustainability goals.

Eligible project categories include tree planting and canopy expansion, biodiversity planting and habitat creation, green roofs, green walls, facades, water-sensitive urban design projects, and laneway or communal space greening. Projects must focus on creating new greening outcomes, demonstrate clear environmental and community benefits, include a long-term maintenance plan for sustainability, and be located on land owned by the applicant or have written consent from the landowner.