Grants of up to $50,000 to support the development of plans for healthy country, which includes a strong cultural element.

Plans could be for environmental and land management, a more traditional Healthy Country Plan, or a review of an existing Healthy Country Plan or environmental management plan, where it can be demonstrated the plan needs updating.

The completed plan will guide First Nations organisations toward steps or clear pathways to build capacity in environmental and land management outcomes (people working on Country, Ranger programs, activities on Country). The funding is designed to support providers/contractors to work with community and deliver plans.

The competitive grant round is offering a funding pool of $300,000. Grant applications will be assesses on merit to First Nations organisations that meet the eligibility criteria, address the application questions, can demonstrate their willingness and capacity to complete plans for healthy Country and are able to co-invest (financially and in-kind) in the process.

Eligibility

The following eligibility criteria will need to be met.

The applicant will need to: 

• Be a Native Title group (Prescribed Body Corporate), Indigenous Protected Area or other official body or organisation in the SA Arid Lands region. 
• Be a legal entity 
• A quote from a preferred service provider is attached 
• Project budget is included in the application 
• Be prepared to undertake planning for healthy Country within the SAAL Landscape Board region. 
• Plans will be completed by 1 June 2026.

• Email: cherie.gerlach@sa.gov.au or matthew.westover@sa.gov.au