Churches and religious institutions are expressly eligible applicants for projects undertaken on a not-for-profit basis within the Green Adelaide region. The project must contribute to a Board focus area and environmental outcomes; church status alone does not make ordinary building or worship costs eligible. Individuals, sole traders and applicants without legal status need a legal sponsor responsible for receiving funds and acquittal. Local councils and government agencies cannot apply, except schools, kindergartens and early learning centres/children's centres. Outstanding reports from earlier Grassroots rounds prevent funding unless an approved variation exists. Private-land projects generally need at least 50% landholder cash, with stated exceptions for properties owned or managed by sporting clubs, schools, community organisations or other publicly accessible entities and significant public or ecological benefit; private land also needs at least two hectares and a land management plan or work towards one, with smaller sites considered for significant benefit. Confirm how the private-land rules apply to the church site. Landholder permission and relevant permit evidence are required. General infrastructure, furniture and property-boundary fencing are excluded.
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An independent reviewer reopened the official source and checked the material fields. This remains guidance, not a legal eligibility decision, and the funder’s current rules control.
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Churches and religious institutions are expressly eligible applicants for projects undertaken on a not-for-profit basis within the Green Adelaide region. The project must contribute to a Board focus area and environmental outcomes; church status alone does not make ordinary building or worship costs eligible. Individuals, sole traders and applicants without legal status need a legal sponsor responsible for receiving funds and acquittal. Local councils and government agencies cannot apply, except schools, kindergartens and early learning centres/children's centres. Outstanding reports from earlier Grassroots rounds prevent funding unless an approved variation exists. Private-land projects generally need at least 50% landholder cash, with stated exceptions for properties owned or managed by sporting clubs, schools, community organisations or other publicly accessible entities and significant public or ecological benefit; private land also needs at least two hectares and a land management plan or work towards one, with smaller sites considered for significant benefit. Confirm how the private-land rules apply to the church site. Landholder permission and relevant permit evidence are required. General infrastructure, furniture and property-boundary fencing are excluded.
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Questions still needing an authoritative answer
Which exact legal entity must apply, and whether incorporation or an ABN is mandatory.
Whether DGR status, an auspice or a particular denominational affiliation is required.
Which worship, religious, property or existing-cost exclusions apply to this project.
Whether co-contribution, owner consent or internal church approvals must be evidenced.
Your next step
Turn these questions into a practical checklist.
Use the private readiness check to identify the entity, approvals, documents and funding conditions to resolve before you approach the funder.
Retain as the historical closed Round 7 record. The FAQ gives a 5pm close on 25 May 2026 without a stated timezone; the current programme page says closed. No later application dates are verified. Use the guidelines and FAQ to prepare a qualifying environmental project and resolve site, sponsor, permits and funding-threshold questions before relying on a future round.