Deadline: 29-Aug-2025
The Inland Great Southern Drought Resilience Grants present a meaningful opportunity for community groups across Western Australia to implement practical projects designed to strengthen regional resilience to drought.
These grants aim to support initiatives that can kick off immediately—so long as detailed planning is already in place—enabling swift action to address climate impacts.
Projects must fall within the geographic boundaries of the Inland Great Southern area, serving local communities, agricultural systems, landscapes, or the regional economy. The grant funding, sourced jointly from the Future Drought Fund and the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, totals $140,000. Individual grants range from $5,000 up to $30,000, with successful projects required to be completed by the end of April 2026.
Designed to move fast, the program concentrates on delivering shovel-ready projects that align with the Regional Drought Resilience Plan. These are core strategies crafted through community consultation to tackle drought preparedness from multiple angles — from boosting agricultural productivity to enhancing environmental sustainability and economic stability. The emphasis is on tangible public benefit and resilience across the Inland Great Southern region.
Eligible applicants include a diverse range of regional stakeholders—local government bodies, natural resource management groups, grower organizations, Aboriginal community-led groups, and nonprofits rooted in the community. This diversity ensures that the funded projects are not only locally grounded but also tailored to regional realities and needs.
This grant stream represents an excellent chance for local actors to fast-track drought resilience efforts and strengthen their communities’ capacity to adapt to a changing climate. With planning already in place, grantees can move from proposal to implementation swiftly, delivering timely and meaningful impact across the Inland Great Southern.
For more information, visit Great Southern Development Commission.
