The money will be spent on programs to help combat Devil Facial Tumour Disease, which has ravaged the Tasmanian Devil population.

Primary Industries Minister David Llewellyn said the funding would provide the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program with a base to continue its conservation work.

"This initiative enables the continuation of core projects, including increasing the existing insurance population, disease suppression and population studies, diagnostic and research work and community awareness,'' he said.

"Today's budget funding will enable us to continue our efforts to mitigate the impact of the Devil Facial Tumour Disease on one of Tasmania's iconic animals.''