Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program: Round Two - $220 million

On 25 June 2009, the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP announced that additional funding of $220 million for the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) would be made available in 2009-10.

This funding will assist councils to build and modernise community facilities, including town halls, libraries, community centres, sports grounds and environmental infrastructure and is intended to support local jobs and provide long-term benefits to communities by renewing and upgrading local infrastructure.

How does the additional $220 million for the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program work?

The $220 million injection into the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program will be delivered as follows:

• $100 million is being allocated to all 566 of Australia's councils (565 councils plus the ACT) on a formula basis (see below); and
• $120 million for larger Strategic Projects will be available on a competitive basis.

Councils should complete and properly acquit their current projects under the original $250 million allocated component of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program to maximise their opportunity for funding under RLCIP Round Two.

How does the $100 million allocation to councils work?

• All councils will receive a base grant of $30,000.
• The 105 councils classified as urban fringe or urban regional according to the Australian Classification of Local Government Code and who have at least 30,000 residents will receive an additional growth component of $150,000.
• All councils with at least 5,000 residents will share in the distribution of the remaining funds in proportion to their 2008-09 general purpose Financial Assistance Grant.

2009 RLCIP Allocations [PDF: 82 KB]

Guidelines for Round Two of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program ($100 million) and Round Two of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program - Strategic Projects ($120 million) are now available.

Applications for Round Two:

• of the RLCIP ($100 million) opened on 9 October 2009 and closed on 20 November 2009, and
• of the RLCIP - Strategic Projects ($120 million) opened on 2 November 2009 and closed on 15 January 2010.

RLCIP ($100 million) Guidelines [PDF: 120 KB]

RLCIP ($100 million) FAQs, Version 1.4 [PDF: 69 KB]

All applications for Round Two of the RLCIP ($100 million) must be submitted online via egrants.com.

For further details on the application process please read the following document Application Instructions [PDF: 17 KB]

The following documents are provided to assist you when filling out the application online.

• RLCIP ($100 million) - Flash [4.6 MB]
• RLCIP ($100 million) [PDF: 2345 KB]
• RLCIP ($100 million) [PPT: 2206 KB]

How will the $120 million Strategic Projects Component work?

• Funding under this round will be made available to councils on a competitive basis for limited number of larger scale strategic projects.
• All projects must comply with the new round's Guidelines.
• Project proposals will be assessed by the Department against the program Guidelines. It is expected that successful projects will be announced during the first quarter of 2010.

Please note that the Frequently Asked Questions will be updated regularly. Please ensure that you refer to this webpage throughout the application period to ensure that you are aware of any changes.

To complete your RLCIP-SP application, download the application form at the link below. This is a Smart Form with dynamic features to assist you in providing information required that can be completed offline. You will need Adobe Reader to use this form. When you have completed the entire form and have all your supporting documentation available in electronic format you can submit your application at www.infrastructure.gov.au/local/rlcip-sp/LoginRlcipsp.aspx. You will also need to fax signed copies of the Authorisation, Declaration and Undertaking to 02 6274 7205.

For information on the electronic lodgement process, including access to a password and login, refer below to the link titled How to Lodge your Application Information Sheet. To assist you in completing the Application Form, refer to the Application Form Instructions, Example of a Completed Application Form and Glossary of Terms at the links below.

If submitting postal applications you will need to download the Smart Form and complete it offline. This form can be printed for a hard copy application. The application must be lodged as one complete package. You cannot submit your application form electronically and send the attachments by post.

• RLCIP - SP ($120 million) Guidelines, Version 2.1, includes postal applications details [PDF: 119 KB]
• RLCIP SP ($120 million) FAQs, Version 1.14, includes new questions and answers about the program [PDF: 135 KB]
• RLCIP SP ($120 million) How to Lodge Your Application Information Sheet [PDF: 27 KB]
• RLCIP SP ($120 million) Application Form, Smart Form PDF [PDF: 3215 KB]
• RLCIP SP ($120 million) Application Form Instructions [PDF: 480 KB]
• RLCIP SP ($120 million) Example of a Completed Application Form [PDF: 3248 KB]
• RLCIP SP ($120 million) Glossary of Terms [PDF: 33 KB]

You can contact the RLCIP Information Line on 1800 005 494 for further information.