Applications are now open for grants of $2,000 to $200,000 for projects that create a greener, cooler and wilder Adelaide CBD, Park Lands and 1-kilometre surrounding zone.
Individuals, community groups, schools and sporting clubs are among those eligible to apply for the Grassroots Grants in the Adelaide Park Lands, which are part of the State Government’s Nature Positive Package.
The package provides $1 million over four years – $250,000 per year – for projects such as planting native species, water management, controlling pest plants and animals, and cultural burns.
Green Adelaide Director Brenton Grear said that this is a great opportunity for environmental projects in an area that is important to many – whether that’s for work, leisure or play.
“Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Adelaide CBD and Park Lands every day, so these grants will have impacts far beyond those who live in the city,” Mr Grear said.
“People might be surprised about the kinds of activities that are eligible – for example, a project to create or enhance habitat with native plants could include educational resources or a workshop with Traditional Owners.”
“Conducting wildlife or water quality surveys is another eligible activity and so is seed collection and propagation.”
These grants boost Green Adelaide’s broader Grassroots Grants program, which has supported almost 300 projects across greater Adelaide to-date.
Previous Green Adelaide Grassroots Grants recipients include Adelaide Presbyterian Church Norwood, Baptist Care SA, Eden Field Archers and Campbelltown Landcare Group.
Mr Grear said that the inaugural Grassroots Grants in the Adelaide Park Lands builds on this already successful program, while offering a focused opportunity for central environmental projects.
“We’re looking forward to seeing the exciting projects that people come up with and are running workshops in November and December to help people get started with their applications,” he said.
Workshops will be held on 26 November at 19 on Green in Brompton and 3 December at RSL Memorial Hall at Torrens Parade Ground in the CBD.
Applications for Grassroots Grants in the Park Lands close 24 March 2027, with recipients expected to be announced in June 2027.
Successful applicants will have three years to complete their projects but must start work within six months of accepting the grant.
Full details are available on our Grassroots Grant webpage.