The Disaster Risk Reduction Grants Program supports initiatives which proactively reduce risk and limit the impact of disasters associated with natural hazards on SA’s communities and economies. Taking action to address the causes of disaster risk, will strengthen resilience and enable communities to withstand, adapt and continue to thrive in a changing environment.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework is the main guiding document for the grants program. All expressions of interests must align to one or more of the priorities identified in the Framework.
A total of $2m is available for the State Strategic Projects stream and $1.58m in grant funding is available for the Disaster Risk Reduction Grants in 2020-2021.
Disaster Risk Reduction Grants
These grants fund projects that align to and progress priority objectives identified in key national and state strategic documents (listed below) and that can demonstrate sustainable community outcomes.
Disaster Risk Reduction Grants Application Process and Timeline
| Expression of Interest Open | 21 September 2020, 9am CST |
| Expression of Interest Close | 7 October 2020, 5pm CST |
| Shortlisted EOI Applicants Notified | 6 November 2020 |
| Shortlisted applicants to complete full project application by | 27 November 2020, 5pm CST |
| Successful Applicants Announced | 8 January 2021 |
| Funding Agreements Established By | 19 February 2021 |
Conditions of Funding
- Initiatives must demonstrate alignment to priority outcomes of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework
- Minimum grant funding $50,000 and no set maximum
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate cash or in-kind contribution to support the project (please see table below for contribution requirements)
- Funding can run over multiple years
| Matched Funding Guidelines | |||
| Eligible Organisation | Commonwealth Government | State Government | Grant Recipient Funding (cash and/or in-hand) |
| State Government | Up to 50% | Up to 20% | At least 30% (cash or in-hand) |
| Local Government | Up to 50% | Up to 30% | At least 20% (cash or in-hand) |
| Non-Government - For Profit entities/businesses | Up to 50% | Up to 20% | At least 30% (cash or in-hand) |
| Non-Government - Not-For-Profit (i.e. charities, volunteer groups) | Up to 50% | Up to 20% | At least 5% (cash or in-hand) |
Other Considerations
All types of organisations including community groups can apply. Cross-agency and cross-sector partnerships and collaborations are encouraged.
In addition to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework, priority will be given to projects that demonstrate the following:
- Alignment to National Strategy for Disaster Resilience (2011)
- Alignment to Stronger Together, South Australia’s Disaster Resilience Strategy (2019-24)
- Alignment to Directions for a Climate Smart SA
- Consideration and inclusion of people at risk
- Collaboration with other stakeholders and organisations
Further Information or Enquiries
The recorded Information Session is available here
- Presentation of the Resilient Australia Awards (15 mins)
- Demonstration Showcase of previous grant funded projects (15 mins)
- Disaster Risk Reduction Grant information session (30 mins)
The Information Session Powerpoint presentation is available here
For further information please contact the Program Administrator on (08) 8115 3927 or
email: SAFECOMGrantsAdministration@sa.gov.au
