ClosedNon-Profit2025–26 CRIF Annual Funding Round

Crown Reserves Improvement Fund — NSW

$500 – $1M available

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund provides financial support for the maintenance, improvement and development of Crown reserves in New South Wales. The 2025–26 annual funding round offered grants for general projects with high community impact and for pest and weed management projects on Crown reserves.

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Funding

$500 – $1M

Closed

5 Dec 2025

Duration

up to 12 months

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Projects must be on Crown land or Crown reserves. • General projects must have high community impact. • Pest and weed management projects are for Crown land managers meeting biosecurity obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2015. • Non-council Crown land managers must have submitted their 2024–25 Annual Report to the Department by the round closing date. • Operational maintenance items are not eligible. • Administrative costs are not eligible. • Applicants should check the program guidelines for full eligibility criteria.
The page states that the annual grant round supports projects on Crown land or Crown reserves. General projects are for projects that will have high community impact. Pest and weed management projects are for Crown land managers to meet their biosecurity obligations on Crown reserves under the Biosecurity Act 2015. Applicants are directed to check the guidelines for full eligibility criteria. Non-council Crown land managers must have submitted their 2024–25 Annual Report to the Department by the round closing date through the Reserve Manager Portal. Operational maintenance items and administrative costs are not eligible under this funding stream.

What's Funded

Projects on Crown land or Crown reserves that maintain, improve or develop reserve facilities and assets, including community-impact upgrades and pest or weed management activities to meet biosecurity obligations.

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Expected Outcomes

Completed reserve improvement projects that enhance community use and enjoyment of Crown reserves, improve facilities and amenities, and address pest and weed management obligations. Funded projects must be completed within 12 months of receiving funding and require a final project report within 2 months of completion.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitysustainabilitycapital_expenditureother

Keywords

Crown reservesCrown landcommunity infrastructurereserve upgradespest managementweed managementbiosecurityNew South Wales

Official Grant Page

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund?

The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in Australia, providing $500 – $1M in funding. The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund provides financial support for the maintenance, improvement and development of Crown reserves in New South Wales. The 2025–26 annual funding round offered grants for general projects with high community impact and for pest and weed management projects on Crown reserves.
2

How much funding does the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund provide?

The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund provides $500 – $1M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 12 months.
3

Who is eligible for the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund?

  • Projects must be on Crown land or Crown reserves.
  • General projects must have high community impact.
  • Pest and weed management projects are for Crown land managers meeting biosecurity obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
  • Non-council Crown land managers must have submitted their 2024–25 Annual Report to the Department by the round closing date.
  • Operational maintenance items are not eligible.
  • Administrative costs are not eligible.
  • Applicants should check the program guidelines for full eligibility criteria.
4

When does the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund close?

Applications closed on 5 Dec 2025.
5

What activities are funded?

Projects on Crown land or Crown reserves that maintain, improve or develop reserve facilities and assets, including community-impact upgrades and pest or weed management activities to meet biosecurity obligations.
6

How do I apply for the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund?

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