Funding to establish or expand a Heritage Agreement

Grants to help landowners establish new Heritage Agreements or expand existing Heritage Agreements.

Funding supports short-term (1 to 5 years) projects that protect native vegetation and enhance its condition on eligible land in South Australia.

To be eligible, applicants must:

- own land fee simple, dedicated Crown Land or leased Crown Land in South Australia

- have land that meets the requirements for a Heritage Agreement

- propose activities to protect or improve biodiversity on the land

- have not received funding to undertake the same activities from another source

- have no outstanding matters with the Department for Environment and Water or the National Vegetation Council

- enter into a Heritage Agreement within 6 weeks of receiving the documentation

- seek relevant legislative approvals.

The program is available across South Australia. Projects are short-term (1–5 years). Applications can be submitted any time before 30 June 2026, but the opportunity may be withdrawn once funding is fully committed or at the discretion of the NVC.