Applicants must either be a legal entity (e.g. an incorporated association, individual, partnership, corporation/company) or be sponsored by a legal entity. If a sponsor is used, the sponsor will enter into the grant agreement and be responsible for managing the funding on the applicant’s behalf.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to form partnerships (i.e. joint applications) with relevant organisations and explore ways to share resources between areas and projects to maximise outcomes and minimise the costs of administration and other forms of duplication.

Projects must relate to the Murraylands and Riverland region. Projects that include activities on public land may require relevant approvals and permits – i.e. a scientific permit to monitor threatened plants.

Use the map on the right-hand side of this page to see if your proposed project falls within the region.

Projects can commence from 1 July 2025 and must be completed by 30 June 2026.

The total amount of funding available in the program for 2025-26 is $505,624.

There is no minimum or maximum amount of funding per project, but applicants should keep in mind the total funding available across the region. Applicants are encouraged to include other financial contributions to their projects where possible.

There are 3 application forms based on the amount of funding being sought:

• Funding up to $1,000
• Funding between $1,001 to $10,000
• Funding over $10,001

A range of criteria will be used to assess applications including:

• contributions to the landscape board’s regional priorities and focus areas
• methodologies and activities
• partnerships, including other financial contributions
• budget and value-for-money

It is anticipated that applicants will be notified about the outcome of the assessment process in June 2025.

• Successful proponents will be required to submit a progress report and/or a final report depending on the value of the grant. Proponents will be required to monitor and evaluate the success of project activities.
• Successful applicants will be required to work with landscape board staff to publicise project activities in regional communications including print media, website and social media
• All project communications must acknowledge the landscape board as the funding source. More detailed acknowledgement information, wording and logos will be provided to successful applicants.
• The type of activities, the amount of funding granted and the applicant type will determine the type and level of insurance required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they are adequately insured. For not-for-profit proponents with grants of $10,000 or above, the applicant will be required to have a minimum of $1 million public liability insurance coverage.

Applications are due by 11.59pm ACDT on Sunday 30 March 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications are submitted online using SmartyGrants. Applicants requiring additional assistance to complete or lodge an application can request assistance by contacting Kathy Hill – Project Officer - Investment Support by calling 0499 344 858 or emailing kathryn.hill2@sa.gov.au.

Yes, previous applicants are welcome to apply. All applicants are encouraged to speak to the relevant technical contact at the landscape board to discuss your project idea before lodging you application.