Community Sheds Grants

Agency: Human Services – Government of South Australia

Closing: 19 June 2025

Eligibility:

  • Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCO)
  • Not-for-profit organisations

 

A Community Shed can be a purpose-built facility, a multipurpose community building, or shared space used on a regular basis for the purpose of shed like activities and may:

  • Make a variety of products including toys, household, or garden furniture, Indigenous arts and crafts, wood turned articles or textiles
  • Undertake activities that may include gardening, wood turning, metalwork, repairs or restoration, bicycle and small engine maintenance, cooking, or nutrition demonstrations.
  • Undertake community projects if desired.
  • Participate in training programs such as first aid and computers/IT.

Grants are available for the following activities:

  • Capital works for existing sheds
  • Tools, Equipment and Occupational Health and Safety Measures
  • Resources for communal spaces including kitchens to support participation
  • Community Food Gardens
  • Support for Volunteer recruitment and development
  • Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing

Single grants of up to $30,000 are available.

Link for information here