Next round of Special Local Roads Program funding opening soon
The 2026-27 grant round will begin receiving submissions from 9am Monday 2 March before closing 4pm Monday 27 April.
Last year, the program supported 33 local road projects, with over $24.7 million provided to South Australian councils.
Why councils should apply
The Special Local Roads Program is a merit-based grant scheme aimed at enhancing the regional and metropolitan road network by strategically supporting projects that deliver positive economic, social, environmental and safety outcomes for councils and their communities.
The program empowers councils to foster safer, more efficient and economically beneficial infrastructure across the state.
All South Australian councils are eligible to apply for SLRP funding.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, via LGA’s grant portal (Smarty Grants). A link to the application form will be provided when the grant round is open.
All applications must include a council contribution of at least one-third of the total project cost for rural and regional councils, and at least one-half of the total project cost for metropolitan councils.
Applications will be assessed by the Local Government Transport Advisory Panel against the criteria in the SLRP Funding Guidelines.
Learn about the process
A one-hour online information session will be held on Wednesday 11 March to give councils further information about the application and assessment process.
Please register your interest as soon as possible and you’ll receive an email confirmation with details about the meeting.
Find out more
For further information regarding eligibility and the assessment criteria, contact the SLRP Grants Coordinator on slrp@lga.sa.gov.au or visit the LGA website.