19 environmental community projects funded
The Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board has awarded nearly $200,000 in funding for 19 community-led projects through its Grassroots Grants program.
Funded projects will deliver a range of on-ground outcomes, including pest plant control, community workshops and protection of sensitive habitats across the region.
EP Landscape Board Chair Peter Treloar says strong community interest in this year’s program resulted in a highly competitive round.
"We received close to 30 applications, highlighting the strong commitment across the Eyre Peninsula to caring for our landscapes," Mr Treloar said.
"There is a great range of projects being delivered, from supporting councils with priority pest plant control, to a youth learning camp in the lower Eyre Peninsula, and a community-led native plant initiative in Kimba.
“I look forward to seeing how these projects progress over the next 12 to 18 months.
“For Eyre Peninsula’s landscapes to be managed sustainably, it needs to be a collaborative effort so it’s wonderful to see the community taking action and contributing to practical, on-ground activities and knowledge sharing.”
At Kimba, the local show society has received funding to deliver a series of workshops and resources aimed at reconnecting the community with sustainable food production and land stewardship.
Kimba Show Society Pavillion Coordinator Dale Baldock and Secretary Amy Wright say their project will bring people together while building skills and knowledge.
“This grant will help reconnect our community by providing opportunities to learn the art of land and environmental management,” Mrs Baldock says.
“Circling back to lost knowledge around all things growing food, we hope to highlight the multitude of important and internationally recognised benefits in maintaining the sustainability of a small regional community.
“Investing in transforming food systems on even a small scale by growing nutrient dense food rurally matters, and everyone - young and old- can join in.”
Another project will focus on restoring Sheringa Lake campground through boxthorn control, revegetation, fencing and signage. The project will be delivered by South Australian Native Title Services and the EP Nauo and Wirangu Ranger Program in partnership with local landowners.
Funding for the 2026-27 Grassroots Grants totals nearly $200,000 across two categories:
- Small grants of up to $5,000
- Large grants of up to $15,000
Projects are expected to be completed over the next 12-18 months. See the full project list.
