Government Grants up to $10 million for regional and rural infrastructure projects

Written By Anne Furey

The Building Better Regions Fund Infrastructure Projects (round six) is offering Government Grants, on a co-contribution basis, from $20,000 and up to $10 million, to successful eligible applicants.

In exceptional circumstances, some eligible applicants may be able to seek an exemption from a cash contribution to the project.

The BBRF Infrastructure funding aims to:

  • create jobs

  • have a positive impact on economic activity including indigenous economic partcipation

  • enhance community facilities

  • enhance leadership capacity

  • encourage community cohesion and a sense of identity

Eligible applicants must have an ABN and will include:

  • incorporated Not-for-Profit organisations

  • an Australian local government agency or body

  • a non-distributing co-operative

Grant funding can be used to support:

  • the construction of new infrastructure

  • upgrading existing infrastructure

  • extending existing infrastructure

  • replacing infrastructure where there is a significant increase in benefit

  • other eligible activities may also be approved

Applications close at 5PM (AEDT) on 10th February 2022

Links to the online application form and relevant programme documentation can be found here.

Anne Furey