Almost 50 community organisations across South Australia will share in more than $760,000 for projects ranging from rural women’s programs and digital literacy to community kitchens, accessible facilities and support for women recovering from domestic violence.
The State Government has awarded $762,800 to 49 organisations through the latest round of its Social Impact Grants, with more than half of the successful applicants based in regional and remote communities.
The grants provide up to $30,000 for short-term projects, programs, equipment and minor infrastructure designed to build social connection, participation and wellbeing.
The latest recipients cover metropolitan Adelaide, regional communities and some of the state’s most remote areas.
Among the recipients is ADRA Australia, which will receive $25,733 for Sewing Communities Together to Bridge the Gap, a sewing and textile program for Aboriginal people living on the APY Lands.
The Australian Refugee Association has received $29,797 for a digital literacy program supporting refugee and migrant communities, and the Zahra Foundation Australia will receive $27,013 to create trauma-informed spaces for women accessing financial counselling, recovery and empowerment programs.
The Lions Club of Tintinara has been awarded $29,700 for a 12-month Rural Women’s Circles program focused on connection, resilience and wellbeing.
Murray Bridge Community Centre will receive the maximum $30,000 for The Food Shed, while Umoona Community Council has secured $9,995 for laundry facilities at its Sobering Up Centre.
Other funded projects include upgrades to Men’s Sheds, community kitchens and pantries, youth spaces, accessible equipment and facilities, cultural programs and opportunities to build practical skills.
Five Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations will share $124,367 through the round.
The Social Impact Grants prioritise projects supporting people and communities experiencing disadvantage or additional barriers to accessing services. This includes culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability who may not be supported through the NDIS, LGBTIQA+ communities, people experiencing financial disadvantage and residents of rural, remote or other areas experiencing persistent disadvantage.
Human Services Minister Katrine Hildyard said, “The people who know a community best are the people who live, work and connect there every day. These grants back their ideas and help local organisations turn them into practical support that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
“Whether it is helping someone build new skills, creating a place where people feel welcome and connected, or making community services more accessible, these projects are all about helping people participate, belong and thrive.
“I’m so pleased to see funding reaching communities right across South Australia, particularly our regional and remote communities, where local organisations play such an important role in bringing people together and supporting wellbeing.”
The latest round follows a previous Social Impact funding round in 2025, when 39 organisations shared more than $755,000 for projects including disability inclusion, youth leadership and community spaces.
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