These grants are intended to support landholders who are looking to implement some immediate fire recovery works following the Deep Creek and Tooperang/Nangkita bushfire of 2026.

The grant round is now open with funding of up to $5,000 available for eligible activities per property. The following activities will be considered for funding:

• Livestock access to water troughs
• Sediment control - silt trapping
• Erosion control - ground cover
• Control of environmental weeds
• Pest animal control (includes over-abundant kangaroos)
• Watercourse fencing
• Livestock fencing for temporary containment
• Fencing off native vegetation
• Revegetation

Landholders who own more than 1.5ha (3.7 acres) of land who have been affected by the Deep Creek or Tooperang/Nangkita fires - who's properties are mapped within the fire scar area.

Applicants must contribute at least 25 cents for every $1 of grant funding requested. This may be cash and/or in-kind labour (volunteered by the landholder and other people), valued at $50.50/hour.

• Email: shane.johansen@sa.gov.au