The Local Buying Foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen local businesses, enhance industry capability, and drive economic growth. If you have a project or program that aligns with our funding priorities you are encouraged to apply.

To qualify, your project must:

•  Directly benefit and be accessible to businesses in the local councils of Mount Remarkable, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Roxby Downs, Whyalla and Outback Communities Authority.
•  Be submitted by an organisation with formal governance and/or registration with appropriate government bodies.
• Demonstrate capacity, financial stability, and leadership to support the project.
• Align with one or more of our six Funding Categories.
• Exclude funding requests for capital works, infrastructure, tenancy/leases, or day-to-day business operations.

For further information please visit Applying for Funding | Local Buying Foundation

Round 2 closes October 17, 2025