To support skills development and knowledge sharing in soil and land management, South Australians working with soils can apply for financial assistance through the Soils Collaboration Centre’s (SCC) South Australian Soils Bursary Program. The bursary aims to help individuals and groups participate in soil-focused training, events and learning activities that build knowledge, skills and professional networks across the state.

The bursary is open to university students, recent graduates, early-career participants and primary producers who are seeking to improve soil management capability and contribute to long-term soil health. Supported activities must align with the National Soil Strategy and focus on strengthening knowledge, capacity and collaboration in South Australia’s soils community.

Key dates

There will be six application periods in the 2026-2027 financial year, unless available funds are exhausted earlier. Applications close at 5.00pm (ACST) on the following dates:

• 17 July 2026
• 18 September 2026
• 13 November 2026
• 15 January 2027
• 12 March 2027
• 14 May 2027

Activities must occur between August 2026 and July 2027 to be eligible for funding. Funding will not be provided for events held before the application is approved.

Amounts

Applicants may apply for one of the following bursary categories:

• Individual training – up to $2,000
• Group knowledge exchange – up to $5,000