The Australian Government has committed $600 million over 4 years, commencing in 2023–24 for the Growing Regions Program to deliver investment in infrastructure across Australia's regional, rural and remote areas.
The program is providing funding of between $500,000 and $15 million to local government entities and incorporated not-for-profit organisations for capital works projects that will enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion and support local amenity throughout Australia's regions.
The Growing Regions Program end date has been extended to 29 February 2028 to allow approved projects additional time to reach completion.
Please continue to monitor this webpage for updates on the program.
Funding rounds
The program has been funded to deliver 2 rounds, with $600 million available to invest in regional and remote communities.
Round 1
Round 1 opened 5 July 2023 and closed 15 January 2024.
On 16 May 2024, funding was announced for 40 approved projects, delivering approximately $207 million to support projects across Australia's rural and remote communities. The list of approved projects is included in the Round 1 supporting documentation below.
Round 1 supporting documentation
- Growing Regions Program Round 1 Guidelines (Revised)
- wing Regions Program—Round 1 successful projects
- Growing Regions Program—Round 1 co-funding methodology
- Growing Regions Program—Round 1 multi-party Parliamentary panel
Round 2
Round 2 opened 5 September 2024 and closed 10 October 2024.
In December 2024, funding was announced for 72 projects, delivering approximately $386 million to support projects across Australia's rural and remote communities. The list of approved projects is included in the Round 2 supporting documentation below.
The lists of approved projects are included in the Successful Projects tables.