Native plants and pollinator habitat · South Australia

Green Adelaide Grassroots Grants for Landholders

Run by Green Adelaide (Green Adelaide Landscape Board)

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Grants of $2,000 to $200,000 per application (private landholders must match cash contributions)
Maximum
$200,000 per household
Who qualifies
Individuals, community groups and other organisations in the Green Adelaide region; private landholders only if their land is 2 hectares or more and covered by, or working towards, a land management plan. Councils are not eligible.
Where
Individuals and groups in the Green Adelaide region; private land must be 2 hectares or more.
Status
Seasonal. The 2026-27 round (Round 7) ran 30 March to 25 May 2026; the next round is expected in early 2027.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Private landholders with 2 hectares or more apply for a grant to revegetate, restore habitat, control weeds or build rain gardens on their land, matching the grant with their own cash.

Requirements

  • Private landholders: land of 2 hectares or more with a land management plan (or working towards one)
  • Private landholders must match cash contributions
  • Quotes or cost estimates, landholder permission and any approvals or permits
  • Projects cannot start until a grant agreement is signed
  • Rain gardens are eligible; boundary fencing, retaining walls and nature play equipment are not
  • Report every 6 months; up to 3 years to complete

The plan or design it asks for

A land management plan for private land, plus quotes; a plant species list, site map and site drawing or design are recommended for greening projects, and projects over $50,000 need a project brief with plans and concept designs.

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Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Green Adelaide's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Read the Grassroots Grants guidelines for the current round
  2. 2Prepare quotes, approvals, land management plan and supporting documents
  3. 3Apply online during the application window (March to May)
  4. 4Successful applicants are announced in September

Timing and deadlines

Annual round: applications open around March and close in May; results in September.

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Green Adelaide Grassroots Grants for Landholders,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/south-australia/green-adelaide-grassroots-grants

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