Rural
15 September, 2024
Applications opened for rural funds
Applications are now open for community infrastructure projects to seek funding under the second round of the Federal Government’s $600 million Growing Regions Program.
For Round 2, $393 million in funding is available to invest in community infrastructure projects across regional and rural Australia.
The program provides funding for capital works projects such as libraries, parks, multi-purpose community centres, and sport and cultural facilities that enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion and support local amenity.
As with Round 1, local government entities and incorporated not-for-profit organisations are able to apply for funding of between $500,000 and $15 million through the program, with lower co-funding requirements in place to support First Nations Community Controlled Organisations and low rate-based councils.
Potential applicants can check their initial eligibility to apply for the program by viewing the eligibility checklist on www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/ regional-australia/regionaland-community-programs/growing-regions-program.
