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TAS Urban Greening Grants Program 2026

  • Grant amount per applicant: $5,000 to $40,000
  • Matched funding / co‑contributions: Optional (cash or in‑kind contributions welcomed but not required)
  • In‑kind contributions: Permitted and may strengthen applications
  • Project commencement: Must commence before 31 December 2026
  • Project completion: Must be completed by 31 December 2027
  • Applications close: May 07 2026

The Urban Greening Grants Program 2026 supports Tasmanian councils, authorities and recognised natural resource management organisations to plant climate tolerant trees in urban environments. The program aims to increase canopy cover, enhance carbon storage, and improve urban resilience to rising temperatures linked to climate change.

Grants between $5,000 and $40,000 are available for eligible projects undertaken in Tasmania, with a total program funding pool of $200,000. Funded projects must be additional to existing works, occur within defined urban zones, and be completed by 31 December 2027. While co‑contributions are optional, projects with cash or in‑kind support are welcomed.

Key Requirements

  • Increase urban canopy cover: Projects must plant climate tolerant trees that increase shade and resilience to high temperatures
  • Climate resilience: Funded activities must improve urban environments’ capacity to adapt to climate change impacts
  • Carbon sequestration: Projects must contribute to increased carbon storage through new tree planting
  • Urban location: Projects must occur within defined urban zones under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme
  • Deliverability: Projects must demonstrate capacity to commence before 31 December 2026 and complete by 31 December 2027
  • Additionality: Projects must be additional to existing or funded programs and not already commenced

What is eligible for funding?

  • Purchase and planting of climate tolerant tree stock, including mature trees, advanced stock, seedlings and tube stock
  • Planting of supporting understorey species as part of a functional green canopy
  • Soil, mulch and fertilisers associated with tree establishment
  • Installation of tree pits, structural soil cells, root barriers and protection measures
  • Site preparation, including removal of turf or hard surfaces directly related to planting
  • Earthworks, drainage and root ball support required for tree health
  • Tree guards, stakes, ties and deep root watering systems
  • Contracted planting labour
  • Necessary supporting road or kerb infrastructure directly related to tree planting

What companies are eligible for funding?

Eligible applicants must be one of the following:

  • A Tasmanian council established under the Local Government Act 1993
  • An authority established under the Local Government Act 1993
  • A recognised natural resource management organisation established under the Natural Resource Management Act 2002

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

  • Industry analysis presentation
  • Competitor Analysis Presentation
  • Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
  • 3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
  • 3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
  • End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
  • CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
  • Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
  • Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.