Expression of Interest Now Open
The new Growing Regions Program (2 x $300 million funding rounds) will provide grants to local government entities and not-for-profit organisations, for capital works projects and community-focused infrastrucutre projects that deliver community and economic benefits which revitalises regions and enhances amenity and liveability throughout regional Australia. The program will run over 3 years from 2023-2024 and 2025-2026.
A two-stage process has been implemented to ensure a transparent and merit-based assessment by a multi-party Parlimentary panel. The panel will consider your application against how strongly it aligns with your local regional or strategic priorities of your area or local government area.
| Stage One | Expression of Interest | OPEN: Wednesday 5 July 2023 | CLOSE: Tuesday 1 August 2023 |
| Stage Two | If EOI successful, invitation to submit Full Application will be issued | Assessment timeframes to be advised…. | Assessment Timeframes to be advised… |
Example of Eligible Grant Activity
To be eligible your project must:
- be aimed at constructing new community infrastructure or expanding or upgrading existing infrastructure for wider community benefit
- not have commenced construction
- not have received Commonwealth funding to undertake the same grant activities
Eligible activities must directly relate to the project and must include at least one of the following:
- constructing new community infrastructure
- expanding or upgrading existing infrastructure for wider community benefit
Examples of these activities include but not limited to:
- community hubs and centres (youth centres, men’s sheds)
- art galleries/libraries/museums/cultural facilities
- aquatic/sports centres
- social and community infrastructure which encourages economic and social liveability
All activities must be strategically aligned to regional priorities and benefit the wider community. This will need to be addressed through the assessment criteria.
Other activities may also be approved.
*there are eligible expenditure requirements. Follow the links below for full grant criteria.
RDA Tropical North Support
For this and future rounds, to the best of our ability RDA Tropical North will provide support to potential applicants:
- to identify and develop a strong project proposal that will contribute to long term economic growth in our region, and
- provide feedback and guidance to help you prepare a competitive application,
- provide access to supporting documents, statistical evidence and economic impact data and,
- can provide a Letter of Support.
Please contact us at engage@rdatropicalnorth.org.au or (07) 4041 1729 to arrange a time to discuss your proposal or request a Letter of Support.
Note: there are rigorous eligibility and co-contribution requirements for projects. We encourage you to access the mapping tool in the grant portal where you can note the location of your project and it will advise you of your specific co-contribution requirements.