Crown Reserves Improvement Fund - 2026-27

The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF) is a dedicated, self‑sustaining fund supported by revenue generated from interest income on loans, leases, and licences on Crown land, and levies from the operation of coastal Crown caravan parks.

The 2026–27 CRIF annual grant round offers $13.5 million for general, pest management and weed management projects. The general project stream will target highly utilised reserves with projects that will have a significant community impact.

The annual grant round consists of 2 key focus areas which have an overarching objective: 

General projects

To financially support projects on Crown land (or Crown reserves) that will have high community impact.

• Minimum general application amount $50,000, maximum amount $1,000,000.
• Check the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund Guidelines for full eligibility criteria.

Pest and weed management projects

To assist Crown land manager to meet the biosecurity obligations for the Crown reserves they manage

• Minimum pest application amount $500, maximum amount $200,000.
• Minimum weed application amount: $500, maximum amount: $200,000.
• Check the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund Guidelines for full eligibility criteria.

Note: Operational maintenance items and administrative costs do not meet this objective and are not eligible under this funding stream.