SA Bushfire Recovery Grants Program

Submissions closed at midnight 26 May 2023 (AEST).

SA Bushfire Recovery Grants Program 

(2019/2020 Kangaroo Island & Adelaide Hills Bushfires)

It has been over three years since the Black Summer Bushfires impacted the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills communities.

Individuals and organisations are still working towards recovering from the long term effects of the bushfires and with the additional impact of the pandemic, it remains critical that we continue to support impacted communities while recognising that recovery is a marathon rather than a sprint.

To aid the long-term recovery of the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills communities, the Community Enterprise Foundation has established the SA Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.

Funding will support and need to demonstrate the resilience, rebuilding and strengthening of the social fabric within bushfire impacted communities, with priority given to community-led activities that promote: -

  1. Connected and empowered communities 
  2. Climate & disaster resilience
  3. Financial & digital inclusion

Funding available

Applications can be made for grants up to $50,000. Distribution is subject to the needs of Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills bushfire affected communities.

For more information and eligibility criteria please click here to view the guidelines.

To watch the information session on this program ran on 26th April 2023, click here

For queries, please contact the Foundation Team on 1300 304 541 during business hours or email foundation.mailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au and quote your submission number

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