By Eliza Kukutu
The Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program has opened its first grant round for 2026.
Through the program, the Australian High Commission is welcoming applications for community-led projects to improve the lives of Solomon Islands people and communities.
The Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships support small-scale community projects like staff houses, toilet blocks, community water tanks, solar power for community infrastructure, and community halls.
Community Partnerships funding is available to community groups across Solomon Islands, and the Australian High Commission encourages jointly funded projects with Members of Parliament.
Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Jeff Roach, said “Australia is proud to support communities all across the country with life-changing small-scale community infrastructure projects, in partnership with the leaders and government of Solomon Islands.
“These projects support local businesses and jobs directly. All hardware materials and shipping services to deliver new community infrastructure will be purchased locally.”
In 2025, Australia funded a record 108 community projects across every province of Solomon Islands. This represents more than SBD 25.4 million in direct funding to local businesses who helped deliver the projects.
Australia has committed to funding 100 projects in 2026 and each year moving forward.
The Australian High Commission is accepting applications until Sunday 7 March 2026. For more information, please go to https://solomonislands.embassy.gov.au/honi/communitypartnerships.html
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– AHC Press Release
