The Australian Government committed $222.3 million to the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) to help regions in Australia diversify their economies, stimulate long-term economic growth and deliver sustainable employment.

Ten pilot regions were chosen to be part of the RJIP. These regions had much untapped potential which, if unlocked, could lead to new sources of growth, economic diversity and the opportunity to pursue export markets. RJIP aimed to support these regions to meet the opportunities to help secure their economic future.

About the program

The Regional Growth Fund provided grants of $10 million or more for major transformational projects which supported long-term economic growth and created jobs in regions, including those undergoing structural adjustment.

Project selection was undertaken in 2 stages. Stage One required the submission of an initial application for competitive assessment. Stage Two was submission of a full business case.

Initial applications closed on 27 April 2018.

About the program

The Murray-Darling Basin Regional Economic Diversification Program (MDBREDP) has committed $72.65 million to assist Basin communities increase economic diversification and adjust to a water constrained environment.

Each of the Basin States of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland selects projects within their jurisdictions in consultation with the Minister for Regional Development.

Information about applying for funding is available from the participating Basin States.

The funding allocation for each Basin State is (GST Exclusive):

About the fund

The National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) invested in infrastructure projects which delivered economic benefit and addressed disadvantage.

There will be no further funding rounds under this program.

About the program

The Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia by funding projects in each of the 150 Federal electorates. The program provides grants for community projects to strengthen and benefit local communities and is part of the Government’s 2026-27 Budget Initiatives.