2026 SALP Applications Open

The Swan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP) is a Community Landcare Grants Program Funded by Alcoa of Australia and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).

SALP aims to protect, restore and manage natural assets with consideration to a broad ecological context, by funding the community to enhance and restore critical habitat and ecological linkages within the Swan Region.

The key objectives of the program are:

• To retain or restore habitats of bushland, rivers, wetlands and coastal foreshore
• To protect and enhance the quality of ground water and surface water in our river systems and wetlands
• To improve ecological linkages across the Swan region

2026 Grant Applications Now Open

Applications are to be submitted electronically through the online application form by 6pm Monday 5^th May 2025.

The following documents relating to the grant are also available for download:

• Funding Guidelines -The Guidelines provide information on the application process and the criteria that will be used to assess project proposals submitted under this grants round
• Budget Template – For preparing budgets
• Site Description Template – For listing project site details
• Landowner Permission Form – a template to provide evidence that you have the consent of the Land Manager
• Example Application Form – This document reflects the content of the online application to assist you in preparing your responses.

If you have difficulty in accessing the on-line application, please contact the SALP Manager Melinda McAndrew on [email protected] or 08 9374 3333 or for assistance or to arrange alternative paper-based application options.