Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program

The Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program was announced by the Prime Minister at the Australian Council of Local Government inaugural meeting on 18 November 2008 as part of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. Since its inception, the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program has made more than $1 billion available to local government authorities to build and modernise community infrastructure.

Guidelines for Round Two of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP $100 million) and Round Two of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program - Strategic Projects (RLCIP-SP $120 million) are now available. To download a copy of the Guidelines, please click on the Round Two link below.

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.

• Round 2 ($220 million)

  At the Australian Council of Local Government meeting on 25 June 2009, the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP announced additional funding of $220 million for the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

• Round 1 ($800 million)

  Funding of $800 million has already been allocated to councils and shires to build and improve community infrastructure and boost local economies.

www.australia.gov.au/economicstimulus keeps Australians informed about the Australian economy and the Australian Government's early and decisive action to cushion the nation from the worst of the global financial recession. The website provides information and updates on the progress of the $42 billion Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan.