Friends of Parks and Nature Grant Programs
Please note, to be eligible for these grants, applicants must be a current financial member group 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 2026-27 round of Friends of Parks and Nature Grants is open for six weeks from 23 September 2026 and offers grants of up to $15,000 per application.
The round will close on Wednesday 4 November, 2026, at 11:59pm.
The program emphasises conservation activities such as protecting and restoring biodiversity, preserving Aboriginal cultural heritage and undertaking European heritage restoration.
These efforts span national parks, reserves and broader landscapes, and align with the objectives of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.
The program can also assist groups with the purchase of minor plant/equipment and other materials or services that support a project’s conservation outcomes.
Grant funding supports projects that span up to 18 months in duration.
For eligibility and answers to specific grant application questions please see the Friends of Parks and Nature webpage here: Awards, Grants & Scholarships - Friends of Parks and Nature South Australia.
You can access the application form here: Friends of Parks and Nature Grants Program 2026-27 - SA Department for Environment and Water.
Successful projects from 2025-2026 can be viewed here.
Remote Travel Fuel Subsidy Grants Program
The 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 total trip is over 300 kilometres. Eligible groups can submit one application per round and further details will be released in early 2027.
This grant round is currently closed and expected to open again in the first quarter of 2027. Stay tuned!
