The annual Grassroots Grants programs puts up to $270,000 on the table for projects that support volunteers, schools, environmental community organisations, not-for-profit groups and landholders working locally for environmental and regenerative land management outcomes.

Grants are available for projects in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu across two funding tiers: less than $5,000 and up to $20,000.

Funding tiers: 

• Tier 1 Up to $5,000
  • Small-scale environmental projects
• Tier 2 $5,001 to $20,000
  • Larger scale environmental projects that strongly align with the funders Plan.

Consideration may be given to collaborative projects above $20,000, however, sufficient justification must be provided and will be subject to additional scrutiny by the Assessment Panel. For projects above $20,000 multiple project partners and significant co-contribution is expected. Contact our office to further discuss projects over $20,000.

The applicant will need to:

• be an individual, volunteer, community organisation or other body working at the local level delivering a not-for-profit project;
• be undertaking landscape management activities that help to achieve environmental benefits at the local level;
• be a legal entity, be sponsored by a legal entity , or if you are an individual without an ABN, contact us to find out how we can support your application;
• ensure they are adequately insured with minimum of $1 million public liability insurance coverage for the life of the project;
• Include a site map showing location of proposed project and work. We recommend NatureMaps. If you have trouble producing a map, contact us
• 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; and
• be undertaking project activities within the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board region.
• Have discussed their project with a Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board staff member prior to submission.

• Phone: 0408 427 372
• Email: shane.johansen@sa.gov.au