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Saving Native Species Program — Game Changers for Threatened Species

Saving Native Species — Game Changers for Threatened Species

Funds innovative conservation projects in Australia protecting priority threatened species through field-based implementation.

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The Saving Native Species (SNS) Program is an Australian Government initiative administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), with a total envelope of AUD $224.5 million over four years. The program is tied directly to the Threatened Species Action Plan 2022–2032 and focuses protection efforts on 73 species identified as national priorities. Eligible …

What this grant funds

Funds on-ground conservation actions, innovative technology trials, and habitat management for Australia's 73 priority threatened species under the national Threatened Species Action Plan.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.AUD 224.5M
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.dcceew.gov.au