The Thriving Communities Program consists of small grants for projects that build social capital through facilitating:

• community group participation
• a sense of belonging
• equity of access.

Projects that meet the aims of the program may include:

• physical infrastructure – new and expanded
• plant and equipment
• events or programs to enhance community wellbeing and engagement, including promotional expenses capped at 10% of the grant
• training such as first aid, mental health first aid, child safe, cultural awareness and inclusion.

The grants will support projects that will be ready to commence within 6 months and can be completed within 12 months.

The Thriving Communities Program is non-competitive which means each application is assessed as it is submitted.

Grants are amounts of $20,000 up to $50,000 and the total funding available for all grants in 2025–2026 is $1m.

Applications close 15 October 2025 or when all funding has been allocated, whichever comes first.

For further information please visit Thriving Communities Program – Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia – PIRSA