About

The Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program provides funding for small-scale, community-led infrastructure projects that deliver practical and lasting benefits to disadvantaged groups, including women, youth, people with disabilities, and isolated communities. The initiative supports projects that achieve tangible outcomes with high development impact, such as multipurpose community halls, toilet blocks, water tanks, sanitation facilities, single-storey school classrooms, libraries, upgrades to health clinics, footpaths, solar-powered street lighting, fencing for community buildings, cultural or sporting infrastructure, and staff housing for schools or health clinics. Grants are available up to SBD 300,000 per project, covering both building materials and transport costs. Projects must be completed within twelve months of receiving funding. Jointly funded initiatives with National and Provincial Governments are encouraged, ensuring broad collaboration and sustainability.

Eligibility

Funding is available on a not-for-profit basis to community groups across the Solomon Islands. Applicants must submit a completed online application including a detailed project description, timeline, and budget. Required supporting documents include community meeting minutes confirming project support and the election of a Project Committee, endorsement letters for health or education-related projects, a land agreement, quotations for materials and transport, a transport plan from Honiara to the project site, a map of the project location, and a building diagram or plan. Applications will be assessed based on completeness, feasibility, and alignment with program objectives.

Post Date: July 22, 2026