The Grassroots Grants program supports individuals, volunteers, community groups and other organisations working on a not-for-profit basis, with local landscape management projects.

Funding is available for projects between $1,000 and $50,000 (+ GST) for the 2026-27 financial year, with a total annual funding pool of $302,140 available. Funding will be awarded to projects on a competitive basis and the LC Landscape Board expects to fund a range of projects across the region addressing its priority areas.

Applications in the 2026-27 round will be asked to align their project's outcomes with one or more of the LC Landscape Board's outcomes.

• Protecting and balancing our region's water resources
• Conserving and enhancing our region's biodiversity
• Educating and partnering to sustainably manage our landscapes
• Working collaboratively to manage pest plants and animals
• Growing sustainable primary production

Eligibility

The following eligibility criteria will need to be met. The applicant will need to:

• be an individual, volunteer, community organisation or other body working at the local level
• be undertaking natural resources management activities that help to achieve environmental and sustainable agricultural benefits at the local level
• be a legal entity or be sponsored by a legal entity
• where required, attach a Sponsor Support letter from a sponsor to the application, agreeing to be financially and legally responsible for this project
• have the agreement of any partner/s and provide a letter of support with the application form
• ensure that proposed project activities are not a component of any other funding agreement
• ensure that written approval for any works undertaken on land owned by another person/entity, other than the applicant, is attached to the application
• ensure a quote and/or justification of budget costs is attached to the application
• be undertaking project activities within the Limestone Coast Landscape region

• Phone: 08 8429 7550
• Email: alison.boomsma@sa.gov.au