How to Apply
Nature Foundation’s grants support research that contributes to the conservation of South Australia’s biodiversity and habitats.
Researchers at Hiltaba Nature Reserve; photo James Dorey
2025 Research Grants round is closed. Successful recipients will be advised by June 2025.
We prioritise proposals that focus on our nature reserves, and our conservation programs.
Nature Foundation’s grants program offers grants in several categories. Please refer to our grant categories to see which grant you may be eligible for.
Grants may not be offered in each category in every grant round.
Key Priorities
Grant proposals that align with Nature Foundation's key priorities and/or our list of potential research projects are more likely to achieve funding success.
Applicants should ensure that their proposals are projects that:
- align with the Nature Foundation Science Strategy, and
- inform the management of our nature reserves, or
- contribute to our Conservation Programs, or
- answer a question posed by Nature Foundation, or
- ​significantly advance or solve a major environmental issue in South Australia.
To apply
It is essential that you read the Grants Program Guidelines before applying.
Download and complete the Application Form and email it to [email protected] by the closing date.
To apply for the Mike Bull Award
The Mike Bull Award for Early Career Nature Scientists has its own objectives and research proposals will be assessed against these, which you can find in the relevant sections of the grant categories and Grants Program Guidelines.