Applications are now open for Round 2 of the Growing Regions funding program 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.

Round 2 will have a single-stage application process, unlike Round 1 which had two stages. Feedback from the Australian National Audit Office review into the design of the program has also been incorporated into this new round. 

Growing Regions Program – Round 2 | business.gov.au

The mapping tool enables identification of eligibility and co-contribution percentage. Growing Regions Program (infrastructure.gov.au)

Closing 10 October 2024