Round 2 – program guidelines have been released ahead of the the round’s expected opening on 5 September 2024.

The Australian Government has committed $600 million over three years, commencing in 2023-24 for the program to provide funding for capital works projects that will enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion and support local amenity in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia.

The program is an open competitive program with funding awarded on a merit basis.

Potential applicants can now read the Program Guidelines and review initial eligibility criteria on the program’s web page at Growing Regions Program | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts