Victorian Trees on Farms Grants

Planted Seedlings Near Dam In Victoria

The Victorian Trees on Farms (VToF) program provides grants of $2,000 (excl GST) per hectarefor environmental plantings. As a registered Professional Service Provider, TreeProject is here to support Landholders through the environmental plantings process. 

Round 1 of the Victorian Trees on Farms Program is open until 30 June 2026. 

The Value of Trees on Farms 

Planting trees on farms improves: 

  • Shelter and windbreaks for stock 
  • Biodiversity and soil health 
  • Long-term resilience and productivity 
  • Carbon storage for the future

Funding Snapshot 

  •  $2,000 (excl GST) per hectare for environmental plantings (up to $40,000 available)
  • Minimum 5 hectares (around 2,000 seedlings at 400 stems/ha)

Who Can Apply? 

To be eligible for the Victoria Trees on Farms program, you must: 

  • Own or manage rural land in Victoria 
  • Have an ABN/ACN and hold public liability insurance of at least $10 million 
  • Plant between 5-20 hectares 
  • Be in an area with greater than 500 mm annual rainfall (e.g. most of Victoria bar the Mallee and Wimmera) 
  • Not already be receiving Victorian Government tree planting funding

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TreeProject as Your Professional Service Provider (PSP) 

TreeProject can act as your Professional Service Provider (PSP) under the program. We’ll: 

  • Help design and prepare your grant application and project plan 
  • Provide advice on species selection and site layout 
  • Support your grant application until it is approve

Important Considerations 

  • The Professional Service Provider cost is covered by an additional grant and is paid out in addition to the per hectare grant
  • Grant approval takes up to 3 months 
  • Funding is paid 4 months after planting, once the Planting Report is submitted 
  • You must be prepared to cover the Professional Service Provider costs before funding is guaranteed 

How TreeProject Supports You 

With over 35 years of experience in community-based revegetation, TreeProject makes planting affordable and achievable: 

  • Indigenous seedlings suitable for your area that are grown by volunteer growers – $290 per 500 seedlings 
  • In some circumstances, volunteer planters may be sourced to help get trees in the ground 
  • Access to resources of species selection, ground preparation, fencing, weed control, planting and maintenance 
  • Grant application support as a recognised Professional Service Provider 

Seedlings Planted

Minimum Planting Requirements 

  • 5 hectares minimum 
  • 400 stems per hectare → at least 2,000 seedlings 
  • The Professional Service Provider grant is $2000 for a 5 hectare project and up to $5000 as maximum payment. 

Timing and Orders 

  • Applications close 30 June 2026 
  • With 3 months for approval, this fits perfectly with TreeProject’s 30 September 2026 seedling order deadline.

Timeline – Step by Step

  1. Apply by 30 June 2026 
  2. Allow 3 months for approval 
  3. Place seedling order by 30 September 2026 
  4. Complete planting 
  5. Submit Planting Report (4 months after planting) 
  6. Receive grant funding in instalments 

Contact us to get started

Secure your seedlings, access funding, and let’s grow the next generation of Victorian landscapes together. 

Email: [email protected]