The Government of South Australia is seeking applications for its Grants for Seniors (GFS) that funds organisations to provide opportunities for older South Australians to engage with the community.

Grants for Seniors aim to create or extend opportunities for older South Australians to be involved and active in their communities and contribute to an age friendly South Australia.

Grants for Seniors enable community organisations across the state to apply for funding for projects that support older South Australians, including those from diverse communities and backgrounds, to age well and be recognised for their valued contributions across their lifetime.

Thematic Areas

2020-21 Grants for Seniors will fund projects aligned to one or more of the following themes:

• Home and community - There is no place like home;
• Meaningful connections - The key to a good life;
• Navigating change - Building resilience;
• Tackling ageism;
• Grow diversity;
• Increase accessibility.

Funding Information

• Grants of up to $5,000 can pay for goods like equipment or materials that stimulate activity and social engagement for older people.
• Grants of up to $10,000 can be used for seniors’ cultural, social, educational or active ageing activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Which organisations are eligible to submit an application?
  • Non-government, non-profit community organisations or registered charities that:
    • have an active Australian Business Number (ABN);
    • are incorporated; and
    • are active in South Australia.
  • Incorporated organisations can submit an eligible application on behalf of an eligible non-incorporated organisation – an arrangement known as auspicing.
• Which organisations are not eligible to submit an application?
  • sole traders or partnerships
  • for-profit organisations and private companies that are not registered charities
  • research foundations or trusts
  • professional associations and bodies
  • Commonwealth or South Australian government departments or statutory authorities
  • local governments – except where auspicing a non-incorporated organisation
  • organisations that have licensed gaming machines in their facilities
  • public and private or independent educational institutions e.g. primary, secondary or tertiary institutions, unless they are school Parents and Friends/Citizens Associations.

For more information, visit Grants for Seniors.