Expressions of interest for the Planting Trees for The Queen's Jubilee Program are now closed. Nominees have been contacted.

To commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year, up to $100,000 of Commonwealth funding has been made available in Cowan under the Planting Trees for the Queen's Jubilee Program.

Community organisations including schools, local governments and not-for-profits can all receive funding to plant trees in recognition of this event. If nominated, eligible organisations can receive a grant of between $2,500 and $20,000.

This program is intended to:

• increase community awareness and celebration of Her Majesty's Jubilee
• create a legacy of tree plantings across Australia honoring The Queen and her 70 years of service
• increase or enhance the areas of tree canopy.

First stage: expressions of interest

11 February - 13 March 2022

Take a look at the Program’s guidelines to confirm that your organisation will qualify for a grant. Any eligible organisation in Cowan can submit an expression of interest to Dr Aly's office.

Please complete the expression of interest form and return it via email by no later than 11.59 pm AWST, Sunday 13 March 2022. Make sure to read the grant guidelines thoroughly before submitting.

Second stage: applications with the Department

Late March - 2 May 2022

If approved by the consultation committee (made up of Dr Aly and local community members), organisations will receive an invitation in late March 2022 to apply for funding directly with the Department. These applications to the Department must be completed by 3.00 pm AWST, Monday 2 May 2022.

Further information

Please contact Dr Aly's office, by calling 9409 4517 or sending an email to anne.aly.mp@aph.gov.au, with questions about the expression of interest process in Cowan.

Further information about the Program generally is available at https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/planting-trees-for-the-queens-jubilee.