Road Safety
THINK! Road Safety Community Grants Program
Do you have an idea for an initiative that can make a real difference by improving safety on and around our roads?
The THINK! Road Safety Community Grants Program is offering grants up to $20,000 to community groups and organisations who are passionate about improving road safety and reducing lives lost on South Australian roads.
Applications are now open, and close on Friday, 11 December. Apply for a road safety grant at THINK! Road Safety.
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 (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site).
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Robert Stigwood Fellowship Program
The Robert Stigwood Fellowship Program provides South Australian artists and music industry entrepreneurs with 12 months of tailored mentoring, professional development and industry connections to help advance their careers.
The Artist Fellowship supports artists through mentoring in creative, business and marketing areas, while the Industry Fellowship helps emerging music professionals develop their skills, identify career goals and build a business plan through one-on-one mentoring.
Successful Artist Fellowship recipients receive up to $25,000 in grants with Industry Fellowship recipients can receive up to $5,000 in grants to use during the mentorship. Applications close on 11 November 2026. Learn more and apply through CreateSA. (external site
SA Car Club Program
South Australian car and motorcycle clubs can apply for a share of $500,000 in annual grant funding through the SA Car Club Program.
Funding can help clubs cover operating costs, purchase equipment, host events, upgrade facilities and increase participation through three streams covering operations, events and infrastructure.
Applications close at noon on Friday 27 November 2026. Learn more and apply through the SA Car Club Program.
Business
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. (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site)
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 (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site)and apply at Good Shepherd Australia. (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site)
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. (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) Learn more and apply at fixe. (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site)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 (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site)
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. (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site)
Environment
Heritage Agreement Grants
A new $6 million Heritage Agreement Grants program will support landowners across South Australia to protect and enhance native vegetation and biodiversity on private land.
Grants can fun activities including fencing, week and pest management and planting, with workshops, training and regional outreach also available to support landowners.
The first application period closes Monday 7 December 2026. Learn more and apply through the Department for Environment and Water (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site).
