Grants
National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia offers grants to Friends of Parks and Nature Member Groups for work in parks, as described below. Groups may also be eligible to apply to other grant providers.
If your Member Group is not incorporated, you will need to seek endorsement from the Friends of Parks and Nature Inc. Board, for sponsorship of your grant application.
You will need to send a draft copy of the application, including the name of the grant provider, project title, and amount being sought, at least five (5) business days before the grant closes, to Mrs. Pam Smith, Secretary, Friends of Parks and Nature: contact@friendsofparkssa.org.au The request will go to the Friends of Parks and Nature Inc. Board Grant Assessment Team, for consideration. If approved, a sponsor letter will be sent back to the group applying for a grant, for attaching to the application before submission.
Grants
Friends of Parks and Nature 2025-26 Grants Program – closed
A 5 year funding commitment of $3 million by the State Government is supporting volunteers with in park activities between 2022 – 2026 (inclusive). The popular Friends of Parks & Nature Grants Program is providing funding to deliver practical on-ground conservation works to support the great work that the Friends of Parks & Naturevolunteer groups do in South Australia’s National Parks and reserves.
The program emphasises conservation activities such as protecting and restoring biodiversity, preserving Aboriginal cultural heritage and undertaking European heritage restoration. These efforts span national parks, reserves and broader landscapes, and align with the objectives of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. The program can also assist groups in the purchase of minor plant/equipment and other materials/services that support project’s conservation outcomes.
For eligibility or specific grant application questions please contact DEW Volunteer Programs and Community Partnerships staff at: DEWVolunteers@sa.gov.au
2026 Fuel Subsidy Grants Program
The latest round of National Parks & Wildlife Service Remote Travel Fuel Subsidy Grants is closed. This program provides grants of up to $2,000 to support DEW volunteer groups with fuel costs for remote travel (>300km round trips), to undertake DEW endorsed activities in our National Parks. Strict guidelines apply and this round will open again in early 2027 so keep an eye on this page for details.
Previous Friends of Parks and Nature Grant Recipients
View the previous Friends of Parks and Nature grant recipients here.
Gift Fund
Friends of Parks and Nature Gift Fund
The Friends of Parks and Nature Inc. operate a Gift Fund registered on the Australian Government’s Register of Environmental Organisations, which means your donations are fully tax-deductible. Every contribution helps support volunteer efforts across our parks and natural spaces, and receipts are provided for your tax records. Please note that, under taxation rules, donations to the Gift Fund cannot be directed to a specific park or project—but rest assured, your generosity benefits the broader environment and the communities that care for it. You can download an application form here. For further information please contact DEWVolunteers@sa.gov.au.
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Scholarships
Educational Scholarship program
The aim of the scholarship is to engage students of all ages in on-park environmental activities by providing financial support through a collaborative learning process with a local Friends of Parks and Nature group.
Please note, this program is not currently open.
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