Friends of Parks and Nature Grant Programs
Please note, to be eligible for these grants, applicant groups must be a current financial member registered with Friends of Parks and Nature Inc.
The Friends of Parks and Nature Inc. grant programs recognise the significant work undertaken by Friends of Parks and Nature volunteer groups supporting South Australia’s national parks and conservation programs.
The 2025-26 round of Friends of Parks and Nature Grants offered grants of up to $15,000 per application and closed in October. The program supports conservation activities such as protecting and restoring biodiversity, preserving Aboriginal cultural heritage and undertaking European heritage restoration spanning SA’s national parks, reserves and the broader landscape. The program is currently closed.
Successful projects from 2025-2026 can be viewed here.
Friends of Parks and Nature Remote Travel Fuel Subsidy Grants Program - next round opening 13 March 2026!
The Friends of Parks and Nature Remote Travel Fuel Subsidy Grants Program is for grants of up to $2,000 to support volunteer groups with the fuel costs for remote travel to DEW endorsed activities where the return trip is over 300 kilometres. Eligible groups can submit one application per round and further details can be obtained by contacting DEWVolunteers@sa.gov.au.
This grant round opens on 13 March 2026 at 9am and closes 10 April 2026 at 2pm.
