Grassroots Grants

Coming up soon: The 2026-2007 Grassroots Grants round opens 30 March!

Stay tuned... at the end of this month, we launch the 2026 round of the Grassroots Grass program.

It is a great program which supports a vast array of locally-led and delivered action for our region.

Last year, the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board's Grassroots Grants (2025-2026) awarded $194,654 through the landscape levy to support volunteers, schools, community groups, First Nations, councils and landholder groups sustainably manage landscapes through on-ground work and education.

Grants of $2,000 to $10,000 are available for one-year projects, with successful applicants announced in July.

With the opening date just around the corner, we thought we would share how this year's grants round will run.

Our streamlined process for 2026-2027

To make applying easier, we have a simple application process, so applicants can access support along the way.

Stage 1:
Expression of interest
(2 weeks)

Open:
30 March 2026
Closes:
10 April (5pm)

Prospective applicants

Applicants download EOI form and start putting ideas together (brief)
Prospective applicants have time to discuss their projects with our team and determine
- How the project aligns directly with the Northern Yorke Landscape Board’s priorities
- If their project is eligible
Applicants submit their EOI via email

Assessment panel

These EOI’s will be reviewed and eligible projects will be advised they can progress to the application stage by 21 April 2026

Stage 2:
Full application
(4 weeks)

Open:
22 April 2026
Closes:
15 May 2026 (5pm)

Applicants

Applicants put together details for a full application (comprehensive)
Applicants upload to the SmartyGrants portal

Assessment panel

These applications will be reviewed by a panel and successful applicants will be advised by 30 June 2026

Stage 3:
Project completion
(4 weeks)

Start:
1 July 2026
Closes:
30 June 2027 (5pm)

Successful applicants complete their projects!

Applicants work with our team to finalise grant paperwork
Applicants to install signage to promote their involvement in the program
Applicants have a year to complete their project*. Throughout this time, they can access follow up support from our team. They must complete the project and submit their full report by 30 June 2027

*Note: Only 1-year projects will be accepted during this round. Multi-year project funding was phased out in previous rounds.

Key dates

Stage 1: Expressions of Interest
open: 30 March 2026 - COMING UP SOON!
close: 10 April 2026 (5pm)
Stage 2: Full applications
open: 22 April 2026
close: 15 May 2026 (No late applications will be accepted)
Assessment period June/July, successful applicants announced 1 July 2026
Grantees must complete their project by 30 June 2027
Grantees must complete project reporting and financial acquittal by 31 July 2027

* Please note these dates are indicative and may change.

How to apply

Read Grassroots Grants Guidelines . FAQs will be added here on 30 March.
Complete and submit Expressions of Interest form between 30 March and 10 April 2026
(Download Word file, complete editable form and email to ny.landscapeboard@sa.gov.au)
One of our staff will contact you to discuss your project idea
If your EOI is successful, you'll proceed to stage 2 and fill out the full application using SmartyGrants

Who can apply?

An incorporated community group (or a non-incorporated group with an incorporated sponsor)
A group of 3 or more landholders working together on a project on their lands (landholders will need an incorporated sponsor such as a Local Government or ag bureau)
Local Government organisations with matched contribution (funding or in-kind)
Schools, universities or other educational entity
First Nations organisations.