Australia continues its partnership with local communities across Solomon Islands, announcing a record 74 Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships projects in its second round for 2026.

The program directly supports locally-led development and improves the livelihoods of thousands of Solomon Islanders across the country.

“The projects awarded in Round 2 for 2026, valued at more than SBD18 million, will support communities in every province through investments in education, health, water and sanitation, renewable energy, community facilities and disaster recovery,” a statement from the Australian High Commission said.

“This round included additional funding to support communities with earlier projects that were damaged by Tropical Cyclone Maila, helping restore infrastructure, strengthen resilience and support long-term recovery efforts,” it added.

“The record 74 projects awarded in this current round, combined with the 51 projects funded in round one earlier this year, means Australia has supported a record 125 Community Partnerships projects in 2026 across every province in Solomon Islands.

“With over SBD 30 million in Community Partnerships program funding awarded across rounds one and two in 2026, these projects will generate significant opportunities for Solomon Islands businesses, with funding directed towards local contractors, suppliers, transport providers and workers involved in project delivery.”

Australian High Commissioner Jeff Roach said the Community Partnerships program demonstrates Australia’s commitment to listening to communities and supporting Solomon Islands-led development.

“The Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program continues to deliver tangible outcomes to local communities across every constituency and every province of Solomon Islands” Roach said.

“With around 80% of Solomon Islands’ population living in rural areas, I understand how important it is for communities to have quality infrastructure that improves their lives,” he added.

“The growing number of applications we receive every round demonstrates that this program is more popular and more relevant to Solomon Islands development priorities than ever.

“We particularly acknowledge the important role many Members of Parliament play through co-contributions that expand the reach and impact of these projects.

“These shared investments demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering results for communities across Solomon Islands.

“I am especially proud that all these projects are locally led. Local leaders set the priorities and local pride drives the outcomes. This is development that’s community-driven, transparent, and built to last.”

Roach said Australia remains committed to supporting locally-led development and working alongside Solomon Islands communities to deliver practical infrastructure that improves wellbeing, strengthens resilience and creates lasting benefits for future generations.

Since 2019, the Community Partnerships program has supported 416 projects across every constituency and province in Solomon Islands, injecting over SBD94 million directly into local businesses and communities.

Projects awarded through Round 2 of the Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships Program 2026:

1. Leitongo Water Supply Rehabilitation Project, Ngella
2. Kai Asiv Tribe Water Security Project, Savo/Russells
3. Pangoe School Staff Housing Project, East Choiseul
4. Poroporo Primary School Staff House, North-West Choiseul
5. Sube Sube Disaster Recovery & Community Pour-Flush Toilet Sanitation Project, North-West Choiseul
6. Wagina Solar Street Lights Project, South Choiseul
7. Papara Community High School Off-Grid Solar, South Choiseul
8. St Joseph Tenaru Secondary School Admin Office Renovation Project, Central Guadalcanal
9. Ngalihotihoti Community Water Supply Improvement, East Central Guadalcanal
10. Calvary Post Aid Clinic, East Central Guadalcanal
11. Sisters of the Church TNK Fencing, North Guadalcanal
12. Ghueora Parish Center Staff House Project, North Guadalcanal
13. Paru Community Solar Power Project, North-West Guadalcanal
14. Tamboko Community Solar Streetlight Project, North-West Guadalcanal
15. Tangarare Area Health Centre Solar Lighting Project, West Guadalcanal
16. Tuvaruhu Community High School – Primary Division Completion of Classroom Project, Central Honiara
17. Blind and Visually Impaired People of Solomon Islands Single Story School Classroom Building, East Honiara
18. Kwaio Valley Lighting Project, East Honiara
19. Ngossi Ward Crime Prevention Board Solar Street Light Project, West Honiara
20. Poro Communities Solar Streetlight Project, Gao/Bugotu
21. Riusapa Communities Solar Streetlight Project, Gao/Bugotu
22. Katova Secondary School Agriculture and Industrial Arts Classroom Project, Hograno/Kia/Havulei
23. Bara/Kolokofa Solar Street Light Project, Maringe/Kokota
24. Hada Bay Community Multi-Purpose Hall Project, West Makira
25. Bwabwarikuka Water Tank Project, West Makira
26. St. Stephen Community College, Pamua School Hall Project, Central Makira
27. Busu Ablution Block Project, Aoke/Langalanga
28. Ailau Community Hall, Aoke/Langalanga
29. Tasisi Community Solar Street Light Project, Baegu/Asifola
30. Maoro Communities Water Supply Rehabilitation Project, Central Kwara’ae
31. Fauabu Community Solar Street Light Project, Central Kwara’ae
32. Riaho Solar Lighting Project, East Are’are
33. Su’uaro Street Light Project, East Are’are
34. Gounabusu Rural Water Supply Rehabilitation Project, East Kwaio
35. Kibakosi Water Supply Project, East Malaita
36. Ata’a Solar Lighting Project, Fataleka
37. Manu Solar Lighting Project, Fataleka
38. Fine Water Church Rest House Project, Lau/Baelelea
39. Ward 32 – Pelau Staff House, Phase 2, Malaita Outer Islands
40. Ward 33 – Sikaiana Islands Classroom Project, Malaita Outer Islands
41. Kafoasila Community High School Multi-Purpose Hall Project, North Malaita
42. Anopala Community Solar Streetlighting Project, Small Malaita
43. Hepea Community Rainwater Tank Project, Small Malaita
44. Kiu Community Hall Project, West Are’are
45. Aiarai Community Hall, West Are’are
46. Fifigu Lanigeni Council of Women’s Water Tank Project, West Kwaio
47. Tjuni Community Solar Street Light Project, West Kwara’ae
48. Aota Community Water Tank Project, West Kwara’ae
49. Niupani Community Solar Street Lights Project, Rennell and Bellona
50. Rennell & Bellona Provincial Government Street Light for Bellona Island Project, Rennell and Bellona
51. Abaki Community Footpath Access and Solar-Powered Street Lighting Project, Rennell and Bellona
52. Minevi And Maglalo Communities Solar Street Light Project, Temotu Nende
53. Ward 11-12 Water Catchment Project, Temotu Nende
54. St Thomas Banua Community Solar Power Project, Temotu Nende
55. Manuopo/Lomlom Solar Lighting Project, Temotu Pele
56. Buma Primary School Classroom Project, Temotu Vatud
57. Mamaloku Community Street Solar Lighting, Gizo/Kolombangara
58. Ghatere Water Supply, Gizo/Kolombangara
59. Peava Primary School Staff House Project, Marovo
60. Ward 20 Solar Streetlight Project, North New Georgia
61. Dekurana Community High School Solar Power Project, North New Georgia
62. Leona Community Water Tanks Project, North Vella La Vella
63. Sabala Community Sustainable Development, Ranongga/Simbo
64. Buri Primary School Renovation Project, Ranongga/Simbo
65. Pienuna Community High School Classroom Expansion Project, Ranongga/Simbo
66. Nila Catholic Station – Street Solar Light Project, Shortland Islands
67. Kariki Community Hall Solar Project, Shortland Islands
68. Olive Water Mini Supply, South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepare
69. Sasavele Community Street Light, South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepare
70. Vonunu Area Health Centre Solar Power, South Vella La Vella
71. Uriaupo Community Multipurpose Hall Cyclone Maila Damage Repair and Rehabilitation Project, South Vella La Vella
72. Uriaupo Community Hall Solar & Fencing Project, South Vella La Vella
73. Nusa Roviana Water Tank Project, West New Georgia/Vona Vona
74. Canaan Rawaki Community Solar Street Light Project, West New Georgia/Vona Vonag