Grants – Apply
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Priority theme for funding
Eucalypt Biodiversity – discovery, conservation, management and recovery
- Discovery & Conservation— e.g. New knowledge of the genetic diversity of eucalypts, species and populations to underpin biodiversity conservation;
- Discovery & Recovery — e.g. Understanding environmental stress, eucalypt dieback & resilience to inform planning and planting
- Management — e.g. co-funding for people, training and capacity building, to support policy, planning & conservation tools
- Management & Recovery — e.g. partnership for a landscape ‘on-the-ground’ project to support conservation, recovery and management, including indigenous partnerships
Eucalypt Australia Research Grants
Key Details:
- Grant amount: $25,000 per annum
- Focus area: Eucalypts – including (but not limited to) ecology, conservation, genetics, taxonomy, history, cultural significance, or sustainable use
- Eligibility: Researchers based in Australia.
- Project period: Typically up to 12 months, but can be extended to $50,000 over two years as applicable
Eligibility
Selection criteria
Hints and tips
FAQ's
Standard grant conditions
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Eligibility
Applicants can be individuals, groups or organisations with an ABN who are undertaking projects that:
- are located in Australia
- are not for profit
- align with the objectives of the Trust.
Please note that applications for projects funded by, or applications submitted by Government Departments are ineligible for research grants.
Selection criteria
Eucalypt Australia is aware of the effort and time taken preparing applications. In a competitive grants environment, priority will be given to applications based on:
- alignment with the Trust’s funding priorities.
- the scientific merit of the application and likelihood of cost-effective delivery against the stated objectives. Scientific merit is judged by peer review of the quality of the background information, the logic of the proposal and the experimental design.
- likelihood of cost-effective delivery against the stated objectives.
- justification of the budget. Components of the project budget for which funds are sought from Eucalypt Australia must be well justified – both travel and equipment must be essential for the project. Costs associated with attending conferences and publication costs levied by scientific journals will not be supported.
- co-contributions (cash and in-kind).
- interviews. Applicants may be interviewed.
Hints and tips
- Eligibility – check the criteria to ensure that you are eligible.
- Funding priorities – ensure your research fits with Eucalypt Australia’s priorities. Please don’t try to fit a square peg into a round hole.
- Acronyms – assume we don’t know what they mean.
- Budget – double-check that your figures add up and your request reflects the full cost of the project.
- Be specific – we recommend that you don’t generalise. Include specific facts and figures.
- Word limits – it is important we understand your project but please stick to the word limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you fund existing projects?
- Projects already started or completed are generally not funded, but strategic expansions of existing programs may be considered.
- Maintenance of established programs is not funded.
Does the grant include GST?
What is considered as equipment?
Can salaries, administration, and other on-costs be included in the funding request?
If the Trust funds my project, will they own the intellectual property?
How will my application be acknowledged?
Are there obligations if a grant is awarded?
How are major grants paid and when will I receive funding?
What type of reporting is expected?
When is a Final Report and Acquittal due?
What do I do if my project is taking longer than expected? Can I get an extension for reporting?
What if my project goes over budget?
What if I do not spend all the money?
Can I use the funding received from Eucalypt Australia for a variation of the original project?
How do I acknowledge Eucalypt Australia’s contribution?
What if I can’t find an answer to my question?
Standard grant conditions 2027
1. The Grantee will supply a tax invoice to Eucalypt Australia in order for the grant to be paid. The invoice should include an ABN, and the name on the bank account provided must match the ABN.
2. The Grantee will provide a receipt for the grant amount within 30 days of receipt of payment.
3. The Grantee will use the whole of the Grant exclusively for the project as described in the application and not for any other purpose.
4. The Grantee may use the Grant for scientific research, public education, community engagement, and evidence-based policy development related to the approved project. However, the Grant must not be used for partisan political activities, election campaigning, political donations, or lobbying activities intended to influence legislation, regulations, government policy, or electoral outcomes.
5. The Grantee must promptly advise Eucalypt Australia of any material change that may affect the Grantee’s ability to undertake or complete the Project within the time schedule specified in the application.
6. The Grantee will expend the grant for charitable purposes within Australia.
7. The Grantee must keep detailed financial records to enable the use of grant funds to be checked readily.
8. The Grantee will acknowledge the support of Eucalypt Australia in published or display material that relates to the project.
9. The Grantee must submit a final report and financial acquittal when the project is completed. The report is due within 30 days of the completion date specified in the Grant Agreement.
10. The Grant is subject to termination if the Board of the Bjarne K Dahl Trust is of the opinion that continuance is not justified in accordance with the aims and objectives of Eucalypt Australia.
11. It would be appreciated if Grantees provide photographs of the Project that Eucalypt Australia may use. If photographs are provided, it will be assumed that all rights, consents, licenses and permissions have been obtained prior to submitting the images. Images should include appropriate captions, names of people pictured and any acknowledgements required. The provision of information and images will be taken as permission to reproduce and publish.
As well as the above Standard Grant Conditions, the Trust may set additional specific conditions as advised in writing in the grant approval letter. These may include a completion date, timing for progress reports, specific milestones to be achieved, and payment schedules.
Eucalypt Australia requires that Grantees agree to the Standard Grant Conditions as outlined above, by signing an Agreement form when submitting the first tax invoice.
Apply – anticipated dates 2027
- Applications open – Monday, 14 June 2027
- Applications close – Tuesday, 10 August 2027, 11:55 pm
- Notification of outcomes – Wednesday, 6 October 2027
- Grants to be undertaken during 2028 (and 2029 if a two-year grant)
Eucalypt Australia Community Grants
Key Details:
- Grant amount: $5,000
- Focus area: Eucalypts – including (but not limited to) ecology, conservation, genetics, taxonomy, history, cultural significance, or sustainable use
- Eligibility: Applicants must be an Australian legal entity with an ABN and a bank account, or be able to be auspiced through another entity with an ABN and a bank account, as approved by Eucalypt Australia.
- Project period: 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2028
Eligibility Community Grants
Selection criteria
Hints and tips
FAQ's
Standard grant conditions
Apply
Eligibility
Applicants must be an Australian legal entity with an ABN and a bank account, or be able to be auspiced through another entity with an ABN and a bank account, as approved by Eucalypt Australia.
- are located in Australia
- are not for profit
- align with the objectives of the Trust.
Please note that applications for projects funded by, or applications submitted by Government Departments are ineligible for research grants.
Selection criteria
Eucalypt Australia is aware of the effort and time taken preparing applications. In a competitive grants environment, priority will be given to applications based on:
- alignment with the Trust’s funding priorities.
- likelihood of cost-effective delivery against the stated objectives.
- justification of the budget. Components of the project budget for which funds are sought from Eucalypt Australia must be well justified – both travel and equipment must be essential for the project. Costs associated with attending conferences and publication costs levied by scientific journals will not be supported.
- co-contributions (cash and in-kind).
- interviews. Applicants may be interviewed.
Hints and tips
- Eligibility – check the criteria to ensure that you are eligible.
- Funding priorities – ensure your research fits with Eucalypt Australia’s priorities. Please don’t try to fit a square peg into a round hole.
- Acronyms – assume we don’t know what they mean.
- Budget – double-check that your figures add up and your request reflects the full cost of the project.
- Be specific – we recommend that you don’t generalise. Include specific facts and figures.
- Word limits – it is important we understand your project but please stick to the word limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the grant include GST?
How will my application be acknowledged?
Are there obligations if a grant is awarded?
How are community grants paid and when will I receive funding?
What type of acquittal is expected?
When is a acquittal due?
What do I do if my project is taking longer than expected? Can I get an extension for reporting?
What if my project goes over budget?
What if I do not spend all the money?
Can I use the funding received from Eucalypt Australia for a variation of the original project?
How do I acknowledge Eucalypt Australia’s contribution?
What if I can’t find an answer to my question?
Standard grant conditions
1. The Grantee will supply a tax invoice to Eucalypt Australia in order for the grant to be paid. The invoice should include an ABN, and the name on the bank account provided must match the ABN.
2. The Grantee will provide a receipt for the grant amount within 30 days of receipt of payment.
3. The Grantee will use the whole of the Grant exclusively for the project as described in the application and not for any other purpose.
4. The Grantee may use the Grant for scientific research, public education, community engagement, and evidence-based policy development related to the approved project. However, the Grant must not be used for partisan political activities, election campaigning, political donations, or lobbying activities intended to influence legislation, regulations, government policy, or electoral outcomes.
5. The Grantee must promptly advise Eucalypt Australia of any material change that may affect the Grantee’s ability to undertake or complete the Project within the time schedule specified in the application.
6. The Grantee will expend the grant for charitable purposes within Australia.
7. The Grantee must keep detailed financial records to enable the use of grant funds to be checked readily.
8. The Grantee will acknowledge the support of Eucalypt Australia in published or display material that relates to the project.
9. The Grantee must submit a final report and financial acquittal when the project is completed. The report is due within 30 days of the completion date specified in the Grant Agreement.
10. The Grant is subject to termination if the Board of the Bjarne K Dahl Trust is of the opinion that continuance is not justified in accordance with the aims and objectives of Eucalypt Australia.
11. It would be appreciated if Grantees provide photographs of the Project that Eucalypt Australia may use. If photographs are provided, it will be assumed that all rights, consents, licenses and permissions have been obtained prior to submitting the images. Images should include appropriate captions, names of people pictured and any acknowledgements required. The provision of information and images will be taken as permission to reproduce and publish.
As well as the above Standard Grant Conditions, the Trust may set additional specific conditions as advised in writing in the grant approval letter. These may include a completion date, timing for progress reports, specific milestones to be achieved, and payment schedules.
Eucalypt Australia requires that Grantees agree to the Standard Grant Conditions as outlined above, by signing an Agreement form when submitting the first tax invoice.
Apply – anticipated dates 2027
• Applications open – Monday, 14 June 2027
• Applications close – Tuesday, 10 August 2027, 11:55 pm
• Notification of outcomes – Wednesday, 6 October 2027
• Grants to be undertaken during 2028