Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: From $250,000 to $700,000
Program objective
The objectives of this grant program are to:
- improve Landcare’s ability to engage positively and respectfully with Aboriginal communities, supporting their aspirations and strengthening partnerships through collaborative and mutually beneficial programs, engagements and opportunities
- improve the Aboriginal cultural knowledge and competence of landcarers
- provide meaningful and culturally safe Aboriginal employment opportunities within Landcare networks.
These objectives will be facilitated through a combination of capacity building, cultural readiness, and employment of Aboriginal Landcare Coordinators.
This program is administered by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
What was approved
Approved for Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network
This project will strengthen our region's capacity to engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities through a staged, regionally coordinated Aboriginal Partnerships program. Tier 1 activities establish a strong foundation through a First Nations–led Regional Aboriginal Engagement Strategy, cultural capability training and on-Country learning delivered with Aboriginal knowledge holders in partnership with LLS. The project establishes clear engagement principles and protocols to guide partnerships across CTRLN. Building on this, Local Networks are positioned to deliver Tier 2 co-designed partnership activities with relevant LALCs and Aboriginal organisations, supporting cultural learning, land management outcomes, community connection and long-term partnerships across the Central Tablelands.
$450,000 was approved by
NSW Minister for AgricultureDate approved
April 2026Location of the project
Cowra 2794, Havilah 2850, Lithgow 2790, Mitchell 2795, Robin Hill 2795, Yeoval 2868Location of the recipient
Robin Hill 2795About the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Landcare Enabling Program- Phase 3 Aboriginal Partnerships
Program term
30/06/2027What was approved
Approved for Central West Region Landcare Inc
This project will see Landcare working proactively with the Aboriginal community across the Central West by: - employing an Aboriginal Landcare Coordinator to support and develop partnership opportunities between Landcare and the Aboriginal community, - providing training opportunities to increase cultural awareness in Landcare staff and volunteers and the central west community - delivering a range of local and regional priority projects that enable Landcare to proactively partner with local Aboriginal communities to care for the land.
$450,000 was approved by
NSW Minister for AgricultureDate approved
April 2026Location of the project
Coonabarabran 2357, Dubbo 2830, Parkes 2870Location of the recipient
Parkes 2870About the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Landcare Enabling Program- Phase 3 Aboriginal Partnerships
Program term
30/06/2027What was approved
Approved for Greater Sydney Landcare
This project strengthens Greater Sydney Landcare’s capacity to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal communities. It establishes genuine partnerships, including with Yarramundi Kids Foundation, supporting a social enterprise centred on The Koorabung, a heritage-listed cultural vessel, to embed cultural knowledge, connection to Country, and Aboriginal leadership. The project employs an Aboriginal Landcare Coordinator to lead partnerships, delivers cultural awareness training for staff, and develops a Reconciliation Action Plan or Working Together Plan to guide culturally informed practice. Funding for on-ground conservation works on Aboriginal-owned or managed land will support environmental restoration aligned with community priorities and cultural values.
$450,000 was approved by
NSW Minister for AgricultureDate approved
April 2026Location of the project
Castle Hill 2154, Rozelle 2039Location of the recipient
Castle Hill 2154About the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Landcare Enabling Program- Phase 3 Aboriginal Partnerships
Program term
30/06/2027What was approved
Approved for Holbrook Landcare Network
This project will benefit Aboriginal communities across the Murray region, partner organisations, and the broader community through stronger relationships and shared learning. We will employ Aboriginal staff to lead and guide activities, deliver cultural competence training, and build inclusive partnerships with local groups and agencies. Through practical, on-ground projects, participants will learn by doing, strengthening skills and confidence. We will actively communicate progress and achievements to increase understanding and engagement. Expected outcomes include increased Aboriginal employment, improved cultural capability across the region, stronger cross-cultural partnerships, and more inclusive, community-led natural resource management outcomes.
$450,000 was approved by
NSW Minister for AgricultureDate approved
April 2026Location of the project
Holbrook 2644Location of the recipient
Holbrook 2644About the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Landcare Enabling Program- Phase 3 Aboriginal Partnerships
Program term
30/06/2027What was approved
Approved for Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection
This project will support Aboriginal community members and Rangers, Landcare Coordinators and volunteers across the Hunter and Mid Coast to build shared understanding of caring for Country. Working with Local Land Councils and key Aboriginal stakeholders, the project will deliver learning experiences on Country, cultural heritage immersions and shared workshops to encourage listening, learning and knowledge exchange. MidCoast 2 Tops Landcare and Hunter Region Landcare Network will each co-create with members of Community, an Aboriginal Partnership Strategy to guide ongoing partnerships. The project will build our cultural capability and lay foundations for stronger, mutually beneficial partnerships into the future.
$174,257 was approved by
NSW Minister for AgricultureDate approved
April 2026Location of the project
Adamstown 2289, Shortland 2307, Wingham 2429Location of the recipient
Wingham 2429About the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Landcare Enabling Program- Phase 3 Aboriginal Partnerships
Program term
30/06/2027Support and contact
For queries about the Program Guidelines, deadlines or questions in the application form, please email landcare.grants@lls.nsw.gov.au
Supporting Documentation