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
2026 Research Grants round will open in March 2026. Subscribe to our email updates via the form below to be notified when applications are open.
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
Grant guidelines and application form will be available when the next grant round opens in March 2026.