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.

The application period for Round Three RLCIP $100 million opens on Monday 5 July 2010 and will close at 5pm AEST Friday 30 July 2010.

Guidelines and other information for Round Three of the $100 million allocated component of the RLCIP are available by clicking on the Round Three link below.

Advice to Councils regarding Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) Project events

While the ordinary business of government continues during the caretaker period, Councils should note that there may be a reduced likelihood of Australian Government representation at events. 

Councils should still send event invitation templates to: regionalgrants@infrastructure.gov.au.

Australian Government representation at events will be at the discretion of the Minister's Office. The date and timing of the event will be settled with the Minister's Office. The Office will contact Councils directly regarding  Australian Government representation at events.  

In accordance with the caretaker conventions applying during the election period, Councils should also extend an invitation to attend to their local members and candidates from all parties that could form government once the details of the event are settled.

If you require further information, please contact the RLCIP information line on 1800 005 494 at the Department.

• Round 3 ($100 million)

  At the Australian Council of Local Government meeting on 18 June 2010, the Prime Minister announced additional funding of $100 million for the allocated component of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

• Round 2 ($220 million)

  At the Australian Council of Local Government meeting on 25 June 2009, the Prime Minister 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.