Community

Multicultural Grants Program 2025–26,  Expand Together Infrastructure and Equipment Grants

These grants assist multicultural organisations to expand their capacity by upgrading community facilities or purchasing equipment to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Grants of up to $100,000 are available for projects to be delivered over 12 months commencing in February 2026.

Applications are open now and will close at 11pm, on 30 July 2025.

Online application forms and guidelines are available from the Expand Together Grants page (external site).

Grants SA Community Sheds Grants

Community Sheds across South Australia are invited to apply for up to $30,000 in funding to support the growth, connection and sustainability of local sheds, through the latest round of the Grants SA Community Sheds program.

Designed to strengthen grassroots community organisations, the funding helps sheds create inclusive spaces where people can connect, share skills, and find purpose to support wellbeing and reduce social isolation.

Applications for the Grants SA Community Sheds 2025–26 round are open now and close at 3pm on 19 June 2025.

To apply, visit dhs.sa.gov.au/grantsSA or contact the Grants SA team on 1300 650 985.

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Autism Works in the Community Grants Program 2025

The Autism Works in the Community Grants provide one-off funding to eligible organisations for activities that increase knowledge, understanding and belonging for Autistic people and autism communities in South Australia.

This grants program aims to support organisations to provide contemporary facilities, equipment and opportunities to meet the needs of Autistic people and promote genuine autism inclusion in South Australia.

Autism Works in the Community Grants of between $5000 and $40,000 (ex GST) are available for projects or initiatives to be delivered over 12 months, beginning from July 2025.

Applications close 9 May 2025, at 5pm. Learn more and apply here.  (external site) (external site)

Youth Action Plan Life Skills grants

These grants offer up to $15,000 for eligible organisations – including multicultural community not-for-profits – working directly with young people in South Australia.

The funding aims to help eligible organisations create or expand programs that teach essential life skills, such as financial literacy, healthy lifestyle choices and navigating key government services.

Applications close 4 June 2025. Visit dhs.sa.gov.au/YAP (external site) (external site) to view the grant guidelines and apply.

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).

Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability Grants

These grants continue to support the values for which Richard Llewellyn - who acquired a severe disability when he was 20 years old - worked and lived. Mr Llewellyn approached his new way of life as an adventure, beginning a series of small businesses, including running Llewellyn Galleries, which promoted local artists.

In the late 1970s, he formed a self-help group of people with disability in Adelaide and went on to serve on many national and State bodies, advocating for new policies, infrastructure and services to improve people’s lives, among other achievements.

There are four grant categories available - Professional Development, Projects - Individual, Projects - Organisations and Groups, and Access.

Applications close on 12 May 2025. For more information, click here (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) and apply at Good Shepherd Australia. (external site) (external site) (external site)

Industry

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). Learn more and apply at fixe. (external site) (external site) (external site) There is no closing date.

Arts and Culture Grants Program

Arts South Australia 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 ogranisation 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).

Veterans

Grants to support veteran organisations

Capacity Building Grants of up to $5000 are now available to veteran and ex-service organisations for projects that help strengthen their governance to lead, develop, support and advocate for their communities.

Applications close 31 May 2025, unless funds are exhausted prior to this date.

Learn more and apply for the grants at Veterans SA. (external site) (external site) (external site)

Commemorative Service Grants

Ex-service organisations can now apply for a grant of up to $1,000, to assist in expenses for hosting commemorative events, including the coordination, management and delivery of these services within South Australia.

Applications close 31 May 2025, unless funds are exhausted prior to this date.

Learn more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply at Veterans SA. (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)