SA – Expand Together Grants (2026–27) Round 2

Funding categories:
- Equipment grants up to $50,000
- Infrastructure grants up to $50,000
- Equipment grants from $50,001 to $100,000
- Infrastructure grants from $50,001 to $100,000
Matched funding: Required only where the grant request is more than $50,000
- - Metropolitan Adelaide: minimum 1:1 cash match (at least $1 for every $1 of grant funding requested)
  - Regional and rural South Australia: minimum 1:2 cash match (at least $1 for every $2 of grant funding requested)
  - Evidence of matched funding must be provided and in-kind support and discounts or donations are not eligible as matched funding.
When activities are expected to run: 12 months commencing February 2027.
Applications close: July 31 2026

The Expand Together Infrastructure and Equipment Grants 2026–27 Round 2 provide one-off funding to eligible multicultural organisations in South Australia to purchase equipment and upgrade, extend, or build community facilities used by culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Funding is available across four categories, ranging from grants up to $50,000 for equipment or infrastructure projects through to larger grants between $50,001 and $100,000. Projects are delivered over 12 months, with Round 2 projects commencing in February 2027.

For grant requests above $50,000, applicants must provide cash matched funding, with different minimum match ratios applying depending on whether the project is in metropolitan Adelaide or regional and rural South Australia. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of multicultural organisations by improving access to facilities and equipment that support community participation, service delivery, and connections with the wider community.

Key Requirements

Support access and participation: Increase use and access of community facilities and equipment by culturally and linguistically diverse communities to support participation in activities and delivery of services that meet community need.
Support new and emerging communities: Support communities that may have difficulties accessing community infrastructure and equipment readily.
Encourage partnerships: Foster financial or non-financial partnerships between culturally and linguistically diverse communities through shared use of facilities and equipment.
Deliver within the project term: Projects must be delivered over 12 months, with Round 2 projects commencing in February 2027.
Matched funding where applicable: If requesting more than $50,000, provide the required cash matched funding and evidence of those funds. In-kind support and discounts or donations are not eligible matched funding

What is eligible for funding?

Upgrade, extend, or build community infrastructure and facilities, including disability access ramps, roof repairs, refurbishing rooms, kitchen upgrades with inbuilt items, bathroom facilities, storage facilities, heating or cooling systems, cool rooms, shade structures, community gardens, building new community centres on existing owned land, and extending community halls.
Safety and security improvements to facilities, including fixed or mobile CCTV cameras, security lighting, fencing and gates, bollards, security doors and windows, security and alarm systems, and intercoms and swipe access.
Purchase equipment that supports community operations and activities, including marquees, kitchen equipment, portable cool rooms on wheels, trailers, portable sound systems, portable public address systems, telephone systems, software and hardware, and a laptop or tablet within the stated caps.
Purchase a community bus or van with a minimum of 12 seats.
Purchase items from within South Australia, except where noted for traditional items

What companies are eligible for funding?

Non-government, not-for-profit multicultural organisations that are incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985, an Australian Public Company Limited by Guarantee, a statutory authority, or registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission with comparable legal status.
Organisations with a registered ABN.
Organisations that can provide satisfactory evidence their core purpose is to deliver initiatives, services, or support for culturally and linguistically diverse communities in South Australia.
South Australian based organisations.
Application limits: One application per organisation per round, with organisations that have regional offices able to submit one application per regional office.
Key multicultural service providers may apply up to two times per round as a lead agency in partnership with one or more multicultural community organisations

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

Industry analysis presentation
Competitor Analysis Presentation
Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.

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