We provide funding to support the protection of the wild places, flora and fauna of Australia.
Need funding?
The Wild Country Environmental Fund was established in May 2022 by us - Georgina and Michael. We have a life-long affinity for wild places.
We distribute funds throughout the year to registered Australian charities with DRG1 status.
We distribute $10,000 a quarter and our individual grants are between $1,000 and $5,000 per project.
We encourage applications from registered charities small and focused or large and broad. Applications can be made on the application page.
Our story.
More than ever we feel there is a need for individuals to invest in leaving the world a better place.
We believe that education helps us explain the value of natural places and that direct action to preserve our fauna and flora is often required.
We also admire research that helps to understand how to save species and explain the intrinsic economic value of wild places.
We love to fund education and advocacy of wild places. We love to fund research into wild places and their ecology. We love to support direct action to protect these places.
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Save The Bilby Fund
$4000 for breeding and protection of the endangered Bilby . Learn more at https://savethebilbyfund.org.au/
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Karrkad Kanjdji Trust
$5000 for indigenous-led native species protection. Learn more at https://kkt.org.au/
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James Cook University
$2,500 for new research on the Far North Queensland Platypus.
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Invasive Species Council
$2,000 to tackle the invasive Red Fire Ant. Learn more at https://invasives.org.au/
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Neighbours of Fish Farming
$5,000 for advocacy and action for Tasmania’s marine habitat. Visit them at https://www.noff.au/
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Forest Watch
$5,000 program support for the ancient native forests of Tasmania. Learn more at https://forestwatch.org.au/
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Wilderness Australia
$2,500 for direct action to protect threatened Greater Glider habitat. Learn more at https://www.wildernessaustralia.org.au/
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Australian Speleological Federation
$3,000 to support research and protection of fragile Karst systems. Learn more at https://caves.org.au/
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Raptor Refuge
$3,000 to support raptor rehabilitation and release. Learn more at https://www.raptorrefuge.com.au/
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Gippsland Wildlife Rescue
$1,000 grant for revegetation of fauna food sources. Learn more on Facebook.
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Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue
$2,000 for veterinary equipment and testing. Learn more at https://www.sker.org.au/
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Australian Seedbank Partnership
$4,000 for seed-banking of vulnerable flora in urban areas. Learn more at https://www.seedpartnership.org.au/
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Invasive Species Council
$2,500 for Advocacy and Program Support. Learn more at https://invasives.org.au/
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Rainforest Rescue
$7,000 for new research to boost Rainforest Rehabilitation in QLD. Learn more at https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/
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Bush Heritage Australia
$5000 grant to help kick start early environmental careers. Learn more at https://www.bushheritage.org.au/
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Inala Foundation
$5,000 grant to protect the endangered forty-spotted pardalote. https://inalanaturefoundation.com.au/
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Bob Brown Foundation
$5000 for Education and Advocacy for healthy marine environments. Learn more at https://bobbrown.org.au/
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The Tree Kangaroo & Mammal Group
$1,000 for research on koala refugia populations in Far North Queensland. Find out more at https://www.tree-kangaroo.net/
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Karrkad Kanjdji Trust
$5000 for fire management at 26 significant Anbinik forest sites. Learn more at https://kkt.org.au/
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Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue
$2000 for veterinary and food costs to support native animal rehabilitation and release. Learn more at https://seabirdrescue.org.au/
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Weedwalkers Top End Landcare Group
$1500 for operational costs for invasive “super-weed”control. Learn more at https://landcarent.org.au/
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Australian Seedbank Partnership
$2,500 for national collection and banking of native grassland seeds. Learn more at https://www.seedpartnership.org.au/
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Wetland Revival Trust
$4,000 for advocacy and education in wetland restoration and species protection in NW Victoria. Learn more at https://wetlandrevivaltrust.org/
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Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network
$4,000 for regional training in climate justice advocacy and education. Learn more at https://www.seedmob.org.au/
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Bob Brown Foundation
$6,000 for advocacy and direct action to save the wild forests of NW Tasmania. Learn more at https://bobbrown.org.au/
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Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue
$1500 for veterinary supplies for native bird rehabilitation and release. https://www.fnqwildliferescue.org.au/
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The Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group
$3,000 for new research on unique Koala populations in Far North Queensland. https://www.tree-kangaroo.net/
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Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater
$2,000 for primary school education on endangered species & conservation. https://www.helmetedhoneyeater.org.au/
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Rainforest Rescue
$5000 for new carbon sequestion research in restored rainforests of SE Queensland. Visit them at https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/
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Bush Heritage
$5000 for research & conservation opportunities for young graduates. Visit them at https://www.bushheritage.org.au/
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The Karrkad Kanjdji Trust
$5000 for endangered species recovery and research in West and Central Arnhem Land, NT. Visit them at www.kkt.org.au
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Quoll Headquarters
$6000 for endangered species recovery in the NSW Granite Belt. Visit them at https://www.quollheadquarters.com.au/
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Reef Restoration Foundation
$1500 to regenerate and restore coral reefs in Queensland. Visit them at https://reefrestorationfoundation.org/
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Bob Brown Foundation
$6000 for education and advocacy for threatened Tarkine wilderness in Tasmania. Visit them at https://bobbrown.org.au/
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Clarence Environment Centre
$2000 for invasive species eradication in koala habitat in northern New South Wales. Visit them at https://cec.org.au/
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Take 3 For The Sea
$6500 partnership for secondary school environmental education. Visit them at https://www.take3.org/
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Bob Brown Foundation
$7500 to support a national programme of Native Forest Education and Advocacy. Visit them at https://bobbrown.org.au/
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Adelaide & Hills Koala Rescue
$1500 for Koala rehabilitation and habitat restoration in SA. Visit them at https://1300koalaz.com/
Acknowledgement of Country.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.
What we do.
We provide grants totalling $10,000 a quarter to environmental projects. We will continue to do this until the fund is exhausted.