Applications now open for Community Partnerships Program

SA Water’s popular Community Partnerships Program is open for 2025-26, with not-for-profit community groups and organisations encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 in funding to support initiatives and projects in their community.

The program has a proud history of supporting local community groups deliver events and projects that aim to foster greater sustainability in local communities across regional and metropolitan South Australia.

SA Water’s Manager of Brand and Community Connection Kellie McDonald said its initiative has a strong record of making an impact in local communities across the state.

“It is always exciting to learn how these passionate grassroots community groups are working to improve the sustainability and the environment across South Australia,” Kellie said.

“We are proud to be able to support these groups, knowing that the worthy initiatives align with our vision of delivering trusted water services for a sustainable and healthy South Australia.

“We know from past years how popular the Community Partnerships Program is, so we would encourage applicants to start thinking about putting in their submissions as soon as possible.”

Past recipients have included BioR who reconstruct habitats to support native wildlife, the Seaford Independent Learning Centre who developed a bespoke mural to link their students to their local environment, and the Marine Discovery Centre’s new water wise episode educating and informing thousands of students each year.

“These programs are incredibly valuable to the local communities and we are proud to have supported them through our Community Partnerships Program,” Kellie said.

Applications for the 2025-26 Community Partnerships Program open on 10 February, and close on 4 April 2025. Funding for the successful recipients will be made available from July 2025.

To apply or find out more, visit sawater.com.au.

Contact: Tara Miko

Phone: 0448951418

Email: tara.miko@sawater.com.au