Funding programmes

Regional Partnerships

The Regional Partnerships programme has now closed for new projects.

• No new Regional Partnerships applications will be accepted by the Department and applications currently under assessment will not be considered for funding.
• Minister Albanese announced, on 28 May 2008, new arrangements for some approved, but not contracted, Regional Partnerships projects.
• The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government will continue to fund those Regional Partnerships projects that have an executed funding agreement in place with the Government.
• Requests for additional funding for Regional Partnerships projects with an executed funding agreement in place will not be considered.
• Projects that have sought a Review of the previous Government's decision will not be considered.
• Applicants will be formally notified by letter of the programme's closure.

If you require further information please ring the Regional Partnerships Information Line 1800 038 160.

GrantsLINK

Australian Government financial grant information

Looking for a grant from the Commonwealth Government? GrantsLINK will help you find it.

GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many Commonwealth grants that are available.

GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms.

GrantsLINK is managed by the Australian Department of Transport and Regional Services. All enquiries regarding the content of this site should be directed to the Commonwealth Regional Information Service.

Grants Referral Directory

Grants and assistance programmes for regional and metropolitan communities, businesses and local governments

The Grants Referral Directory contains comprehensive information for over 90 programmes, including details about which groups can apply for assistance, how much funding is available and how groups apply for funding.

Grants provided by State and Australian governments and private sector organisations, for regional and metropolitan communities, businesses and local governments are detailed.

Innovation and Commercialisation

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