Round 1 of the program is now open for Stage One - Expressions of Interest. Eligible applicants have until 5pm (AEST) 1 August 2023 to submit an Expression of interest application.

The Growing Regions Program provides grants of between $500,000 and $15 million to local government entities and not-for-profit organisations, for capital works projects that deliver community and economic infrastructure projects across regional and rural Australia.

The program is open competitive with grants awarded on a merit basis.

There will be a two-stage application process. Under Stage One, applicants will be required to submit Expressions of Interest which will be assessed to ensure projects meet eligibility requirements, project readiness and program suitability, and are aligned with regional priorities for the area.

Expressions of Interest that are assessed as meeting requirements and approved to proceed will be invited to submit a full application (Stage Two).

UPDATE

A webinar, regarding the Expressions of Interest process, was held on Tuesday 11 July 2023.

At the webinar, staff from the department and the Business Grants Hub provided an overview of the program and the Expressions of Interest applications process. Attendees also had the opportunity to ask questions about the program.

A recording of the webinar and FAQs can be viewed by visiting the Growing Regions Program web page at: Growing Regions Program | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts