As part of Northern Water's commitment to good Environmental Social Governance performance, the Project is offering a range of Community Grants and sponsorships to eligible individuals, organisations and associations.

Entities that share Northern Water’s values and with drive, ambition, and vision to enhance the social, environmental, and economic outcomes for local communities are encouraged to make a submission.

Grant applications

Grant applications are now open and Northern Water is seeking submissions focusing on local community capacity building and regional enhancement.

Intended to aid in making a lasting impact on local communities, grants of $5,000 and $10,000 are now available.

Northern Water will open applications for grants of between $5,000 and $10,000 totalling $30,000, four times each year with applicants eligible for one round of funding per calendar year.

More than just an infrastructure project, Northern Water is committed to supporting local communities and building a stronger future for all.

View the Northern Water Community and Grants guideline (PDF, 3.6 MB) for further information.

Round one applications must be submitted by 31 May 2024 at 6pm.

To start the application process click the application form or scan the QR code.

The evaluation panel will include a member of the community, Northern Water project director, and members of the Northern Water stakeholder and engagement team.

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Sponsorship opportunities

Northern Water aims to provide sponsorship funding for eligible community events and organisations in the Eyre Peninsula, Upper Spencer Gulf and far-North regions.

Sponsorship will provide funding support for local community events, activities or organisations.

Northern Water is actively seeking and evaluating potential sponsorship opportunities with priority focused on those that will most effectively increase exposure of the Northern Water project.