Community
Keeping kids active and involved in sports
The Sports Vouchers program has been refreshed to now offer two $100 subsidies for children from Reception to Year 9, which eases the cost of sport, dance and learn-to-swim fees on families.
The program has been expanded to Scouts and Girl Guides and music lessons, helping more children to participate in active recreation and get involved in the community.
Learn more about the initiative through the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program
South Australian sport and active recreation clubs can now apply for a share in $5.9 million of funding to help develop, upgrade and renew their infrastructure.
Through the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP), organisations can apply for grants from $5,000 to $750,000 to help bring projects to life. Eligible projects include upgrades to playing surfaces, sports lighting, changerooms and clubrooms, as well as the development of multi-use sport and recreation facilities.
Registrations of Interest close at midday on Friday 4 September 2026, with Stage 2 invitations to be issued in October 2026. For more information and to apply, visit Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program.
Business
FoundHer Grant Program SA
The Women in Business FoundHer Grant Program supports South Australian women founders to build and scale businesses through grant funding, founder support and access to strategic networks.
Women founders continue to face barriers accessing the capital, networks and support needed to grow their businesses. FoundHer helps address this by backing South Australian women-led businesses with funding, visibility and practical support to take their next step.
A total of $110,000 in grant funding is available through
- 4 x $20,000 Launch Grants
Supporting women founders to validate growth opportunities, strengthen their market presence and prepare to scale. - 1 x $30,000 FoundHer Elevate Grant
Supporting a high-growth, women-led business to expand into national or international markets.
Applications close on Friday, 14 August 2026. For more information, visit the Office for Small and Family Business website.
Small business training for people interested in self-employment
Self-Employment Assistance can help you turn your business idea or existing small business into a viable business. The program allows you to choose the level of support that meets your needs and the needs of your small business.
It can help you with your business idea or existing business through its flexible services including:
- exploring self-employment workshops
- business plan development
- free accredited small business training
- business advice sessions
- business health checks
- small business coaching.
Check your eligibility and apply through business.gov.au.
AI Capability Pilot Program SA
This program is designed to support South Australian small and family businesses to build practical AI capability, improve productivity, and adopt artificial intelligence in safe, responsible, and commercially meaningful ways.
Eligible participants will undergo activities which follows a structured, three-part model designed to deliver immediate value while building lasting capability.
Cost of living
Making repayments more affordable
Eligible individuals can apply for a No Interest Loan (NIL) and borrow up to $2000 for essential goods and services and up to $3000 for housing-related expenses such as bond or for recovery from a natural disaster. As well as being interest free, the loans have no fees or charges.
Learn more at the Department of Human Services and apply at Good Shepherd Australia.
Funding for South Australian start-ups
The Seed-Start program provides financial support for early-stage and high-growth potential businesses in South Australia. Eligible start-ups can apply for funding to assist with the cost of commercialising a product or service that is unique and has a sustainable competitive advantage in national and international markets.
Two different funding types are available, depending on each business's stage of development:
- Seed Grants: Minimum $50,000, maximum $100,000
- Start Grants: Minimum $100,001, maximum $500,000
The Seed-Start program operates through the Government of South Australia’s Research and Innovation Fund. Learn more and apply at fixe. There is no closing date.
Arts and Culture Grants Program
CreateSA connects South Australia's arts and culture sector with financial support for a range of activities. The investment in the sector helps professional artists and arts organisation to develop, make work and engage with audiences. It also assists in building partnerships and creative collaborations which enhance the state's reputation as a place for arts and culture.
Learn more via Arts and Culture Grants Program
Housing
First home buyer grant
A grant of up to $15,000 is available for eligible first home buyers who are in the process of buying a new home or building a property that has not been previously occupied in.
Check your eligibility and apply through Revenue SA.
