Office for Ageing Well supports South Australians to live and age well by providing grants for community projects, goods and research.
These grants support activities that promote wellbeing, bring generations together, tackle ageism, and respect diverse identities.
- Grants for Seniors and Positive Ageing Fellowship Grants are available for non-government, non-profit organisations.
- Age Friendly SA Grants are offered to local governments and equivalent organisations.
- Impact Research Grants for Ageing Well help fund researchers and research organisations.
All ageing well grants are open.
See our other grants that support vulnerable or disadvantaged communities.
Grants for Seniors provide funding to non-profit, non-government organisations. These grants support projects that support older South Australians to live well, stay connected, and feel included in their communities.
How to apply
Positive Ageing Fellowship Grants are one-time grants of up to $50,000. They support projects that help older South Australians age well and contribute to South Australia's Plan for Ageing Well 2020-2025. These grants also provide coaching, mentoring, and support to ensure long-term, sustainable outcomes for older people.
South Australia's Plan for Ageing Well 2020-2025 (PDF 4.4 MB)
How to apply
Applications for Positive Ageing Fellowship Grants are are open.
Age Friendly SA Grants are offered for local governments and equivalent organisations, including councils, South Australian Regional Local Government Associations, and Aboriginal and Outback Communities.
How to apply
Impact Research Grants for Ageing Well support researchers from different fields to conduct independent studies. These studies aim to create new evidence and knowledge to improve how we age, influencing policies and practices.
These grants support the Strategic Research Agenda for Ageing Well in South Australia. This agenda highlights the main research priorities shared by researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to promote understanding and application of individual, community and systemic factors that impact ageing well.
The Strategic Research Agenda supports the implementation of South Australia's Plan for Ageing Well 2020–2025. This plan outlines the State Government's and community's vision and priorities for ensuring all South Australians age well.
How to apply
Applications for Impact Research Grant for Ageing Well are are open.
Past recipients
Contact
For information about Ageing Well Community and Research grants, contact:
Phone 8204 2420
Email ageingwellgrants@sa.gov.au