SA Power Networks Community Grants
The SA Power Networks Community Grants program has been created to assist communities to empower themselves and make a tangible difference in their local area. The Grant seeks to empower activities, programs or events which will help make a positive impact in South Australia.
Since 2022, our Community Grants program has provided over $375,000 to community projects, with more than half of the funding supporting regional and remote South Australian communities.
For a list of our latest recipients, please go to Announcing the 2024 SA Power Networks Community Grant Recipients!
Please be aware that our focus areas may vary each year, which could affect your eligibility for the program.
This year’s grants are expected to open in Q2 2025. More details, including focus areas for 2025, will be announced soon.
To keep up to date with announcements on the 2025 Community Grants program, please complete the following registration form:
Case studies
Pinar, 'the talking treeOur grant helped fund a key feature of the project to revitalise the Station Master's House at Tailem Bend. |
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Hardwicke Bay Progress Association goes solarHardwick Bay Progress Association, one of our 2023 Community Grant recipients, recently upgraded their community hall's solar system, with the aim to be more sustainable and save money that be be reinvested into the community. |
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Community Grant helps Tulka Progress Association prepare for bushfire seasonThe small town of Tulka on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula recently bolstered its firefighting and protection capabilities by acquiring a new 30,000-litre rainwater tank through the help of our Community Grants Program. |
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Community Grant delivers solar for Murray Bridge Community CentreThe Murray Bridge Community Centre Inc (MBCCI) provides the local community with a safe, welcoming space to connect with others or reach out for support in an inclusive environment. The SA Power Networks Community Grants Program supported a new solar power system to power the centre's activities. |
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Kapunda Kindergarten muralA brand-new mural celebrating Kapunda's Aboriginal history was unveiled by the local kindergarten through the help of SA Power Networks Community Grants program. |
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Hawker Area School Bikes Palya programHawker Area School rolled out their community grant initiative with the 'Bikes Palya' program for kids and communities run by Bikes SA. |
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Aberfoyle Park Repair CafeThe Aberfoyle Repair Café is a sustainable initiative designed to offer the local community a place to fix, mend and connect. |
Past recipients
2024 |
For the third year in a row, SA Power Networks' Community Grants program is making a real difference at a local level. This year, over half of the funding is dedicated to projects in regional and remote communities, empowering South Australians across the state. We are thrilled to announce that 30 diverse groups are receiving grants of up to $5k in 2024. These passionate organisations will deliver impactful projects that benefit their communities. Imagine solar panels and battery storage powering community centers, schools equipped with cutting-edge STEM tools, vibrant community gardens flourishing, and educational programs addressing energy transition, bill reduction, and upcycling. These are just a few examples of the exciting initiatives our grants are supporting this year. For a list of the 2024 recipients, go to Announcing the 2024 SA Power Networks Community Grant Recipients!. |
2023
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The recipients of the 2023 SA Power Networks Community Grants have been announced. Successful projects include upgrades to parks, gardens, playgrounds and other community facilities, as well as support for mental health, inclusion programs and equipment and training for emergency response agencies. In total, 30 projects will be funded across the State, with over half of the funding supporting activities in regional and remote communities. SA Power Networks is delighted to be able to support our communities, and the many volunteer-led grass-roots organisations, through these grants. While we couldn’t support every application received, we know that our small investment will make a big difference to the local communities that we could fund. We would like to thank all organisations that applied for funding. We’d also like to thank the members of our Community Advisory Board and Community Reference Group who participated in the Assessment Panel. Their knowledge and expertise were invaluable for the Panel. For a list of the 2023 recipients, go to introducing our 2023 SA Power Networks Community Grant recipients. |
2022
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We were delighted to award grants to 25 groups across South Australia. The funded activities were split between metro/suburban Adelaide and regional areas such as Wudinna on the Eyre Peninsula, Hawker in the Flinders Ranges, Murray Bridge, the APY Lands and Kangaroo Island. We supported a range of wonderful ideas, from sustainable community gardens and lighting and solar upgrades to education programs for young people and innovative safety projects for remote areas. We are excited to announce the recipients of the inaugural SA Power Networks Community Grants 2022. |