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Land managers and primary producers across the Limestone Coast are encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 through the Climate-smart Landscapes Grants Program, supporting practical, locally driven projects that help our land managers and primary producers adapt to a more variable climate.
Delivered by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, the program aims to maintain agricultural growth while promoting sustainable soil, water and nutrient management practices. Grants support projects that build awareness, knowledge and skills in climate-smart agriculture through demonstration sites, peer-to-peer learning, workshops and field days.
Jason Taylor, Manager Sustainable Landscapes with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, said the program is emblematic of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s strong commitment to supporting land managers and primary producers now and into the future.
“By encouraging the uptake of practices that prepare land managers for a more variable climate, we’re helping ensure they can adapt, remain productive and thrive long-term,” Mr Taylor said.
A recent grant recipient, Phil Giles of Mulbarton Compost, demonstrated the value of knowledge-sharing through a hands-on workshop attended by 50 local farmers, focused on soil health and practical compost use at farm scale.
Mr Giles said learning together in a supportive environment makes change feel achievable.
“For us, it’s about looking after the land so it’s in better shape for the next generation,” Mr Giles said.
“Sharing what we’ve learned with other primary producers helps make climate-smart practices feel practical and not overwhelming. Field days and workshops give people a chance to ask questions, see it working on the ground, and take away ideas they can apply in their own way”.
Projects funded under the program may explore areas such as building soil organic matter and health, efficient water management, integrated nutrient management and entering carbon markets, tailored to local land types and production systems.
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board encourages primary producer groups, landholders, Landcare groups and First Nations peoples who are undertaking, or wish to commence, natural resource management activities to apply—particularly those keen to share their learnings with neighbours, industry colleagues and other land managers.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss project ideas with a Limestone Coast Landscape Board staff member before applying.
Applications close 5 pm, 27 February 2026.
To find out more and apply, visit engage.lclandscapesa.com.au/climate-smart-landscape-grants.
The Climate-smart Landscapes Grants Program is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-smart Agriculture Program.
