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BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC — VIC, 2025-26
Rolling Applications
Australian Government
Funding for private landholders in Victoria to undertake native vegetation restoration projects on freehold land. The program supports climate change action and wildlife habitat creation through planting native trees and shrubs.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a private landholder in Victoria
• Land must be freehold land within Victoria
• Land must be owned by a private individual or entity
• Site must have a minimum 20-hectare woody restoration area
• Preference is given to larger sites
• Site must have no existing obligation to restore the land under legislation or an existing agreement
• Site must be outside the Melbourne Strategic Assessment area
• Site must not be subject to compulsory acquisition
• Site must not be subject to a government development initiative
• Site must not have been illegally cleared
Applicants must be private landholders in Victoria. All land must be freehold land within Victoria and owned by a private individual or entity. The site must have a minimum 20-hectare woody restoration area, with preference given to larger sites; have no existing obligations to restore the land under legislation or an existing agreement; be outside the Melbourne Strategic Assessment area; not be subject to compulsory acquisition or a government development initiative; and not have been illegally cleared.
What's Funded
Restoration of degraded private land through planting native vegetation, including native trees and shrubs, across eligible woody restoration areas.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Restored native vegetation on private land, increased carbon capture, and creation of healthier habitat for native wildlife.Key Information
Applicant Types
individualcompanypartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycommunityother
Keywords
BushBankprivate landholdersVictorianative vegetation restorationclimate changewildlife habitatcarbon captureland restoration
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC?
The BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. Funding for private landholders in Victoria to undertake native vegetation restoration projects on freehold land. The program supports climate change action and wildlife habitat creation through planting native trees and shrubs.
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Who is eligible for the BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC?
- Applicant must be a private landholder in Victoria
- Land must be freehold land within Victoria
- Land must be owned by a private individual or entity
- Site must have a minimum 20-hectare woody restoration area
- Preference is given to larger sites
- Site must have no existing obligation to restore the land under legislation or an existing agreement
- Site must be outside the Melbourne Strategic Assessment area
- Site must not be subject to compulsory acquisition
- Site must not be subject to a government development initiative
- Site must not have been illegally cleared
3
When does the BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC close?
Applications close on 1 Jan 2030. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
4
What activities are funded?
Restoration of degraded private land through planting native vegetation, including native trees and shrubs, across eligible woody restoration areas.
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How do I apply for the BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC?
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