The Minns Labor Government is delivering better communities across NSW with a major boost to the 2025-26 Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
Funding has increased to $13.5 million, more than $2 million higher than last year to support upgrades and maintenance across the state's Crown land reserves.
In a move to help deliver more local projects, the Minns Labor Government has also halved the minimum general grant amount to $50,000, making it easier for Crown land managers to apply for smaller, high-impact projects that make a big difference to their communities.
The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund supports repairs, maintenance, and upgrades that strengthen the local economies and enhance the cultural, sporting and recreational life of NSW.
Grant applications are open until 5:00 pm AEDT on 5 December 2025, with funding available for projects up to $1 million.
The Annual Grant Round covers three categories: general maintenance and improvement projects, pest management, and weed management projects.
Further information is available at Reserve Manager Website
