State NRM Program - Community Grants

The 2012-13 State NRM Program Community Grants scheme is now open.

The Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Paul Caica has announced $2 million in funding to support community groups carry out local land care, coast care and water care projects. Funding will be provided for a range of NRM activities such as sustainable land management, weed control, native plant revegetation, soil protection, fencing watercourses, and habitat protection for native animals.

Small grants up to $10,000 and medium grants between $10,001 and $30,000 are available.

Small Grants (up to $10,000 GST exclusive)

Small grants require less paperwork and are ideally suited to volunteer-based community organisations. Upon project completion, community groups must provide a final report outlining achievements and financial acquittal of funds.

Medium Grants ($10,001 to $30,000 GST exclusive)

Medium grants have slightly more complex contractual arrangements requiring a higher level of accountability including the requirement to provide project activity outputs and financial statements, which may be audited. For projects awarded medium grants, community groups must provide a mid-term progress report and a final report outlining achievements and financial acquittal of funds.

How to Apply

Before applying please read the Grant Guidelines (139kb pdf) and Frequently Asked Questions (192kb pdf).

To complete an application fill in the application form (210kb doc) . An example application (243kb pdf) is provided as a guide.

If appropriate, you will need to provide written permission from the landowner representative for work being carried out on his/her lands. A template letter (24kb doc) is provided to assist you. Written permission should be attached to the application form.

If your group is unincorporated, you will need to attach written agreement from a sponsoring organisation that is an incorporated body. A template letter (24kb doc) is provided.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 18 May 2012.

Past Funding

Further Information

For enquiries relating to the grants please contact (08) 8303 9712 or denrnrmprogram@sa.gov.au.

For any reporting enquiries including acquittals and other reporting templates please contact (08) 8303 9700 or denrnrmprogram@sa.gov.au