Heritage Agreement Incentive Grants 2024-2026

The Native Vegetation Council (NVC) are offering Incentive Grants to landowners wanting to establish a new Heritage Agreement or expand an existing Heritage Agreement.

These grants fund short-term (1 - 5 years) projects that help to protect native vegetation and enhance its condition, either through new Heritage Agreements or expanding existing Heritage Agreements.

The program is available across South Australia and to date, the Native Vegetation Council has approved 20 incentive grants sharing $754,407 to protect and enhance 2,620 hectares.  

Applications can be submitted any time before 30 June 2026, however, the opportunity to apply maybe withdrawn once funding is fully committed or at the discretion of the NVC.

Incentive Grant Information session (online)

Attend this online session to hear more about the Incentive Grants available to landowners to establish a Heritage Agreement. This session is online only and more details are below.

Date:  Monday 25 August 2025

Time:  11am - 12pm or 5pm - 6pm (choose one time slot to attend)

RSVP:  Email at nvc.haprogram@sa.gov.au or call 8303 9777 before 10am, 25 August 2025

A series of face to face, drop in sessions will occur through out the Northern and Yorke region, between 3 and 17 September 2025. For session locations click here.

Grant Guide and Information

• NVC Heritage Agreement Incentive Grant Guide 2024 – 2026
• NVC Heritage Agreement Incentive Grant Application form – For drafting purposes*

How to Apply

1. Submit an expression of interest and an Officer will be in touch to discuss your site and the grant program.

2. Following this, apply online through SmartyGrants. You can log in, draft and edit your application any time prior to submission.