There are two streams of funding available under the Building Better Regions Fund program: 

Infrastructure Projects Stream
The Infrastructure Projects Stream supports projects which involve the construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade or extension of exiting infrastructure that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas.

Community Investments Stream
The Community Investments Stream funds the following community activities, new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, and leadership and capability strengthening activities These projects will deliver economic and social benefits to regional and remote communities. Infrastructure activities are not eligible for the Community Investments Stream.

RDA Illawarra offers support for those wishing to apply for the Fund. Please email admin@rdaillawarra.com.au for assistance.

ROUND FOUR IS NOW OPEN and is aimed at supporting drought-affected regions by targeting projects that will benefit communities affected by drought. Applications will be ineligible if projects are not located in a drought-affected location, and if satisfactory evidence is not provided to support the applicants claims. The BBRF Guidelines list examples of what evidence can be provided to support claims that projects are located in a drought-affected region.

The closing date for applications is 19 December 2019.

The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Export Hubs provides grants from $150,000 to $1.5 million to help establish and/or operate SME export hubs in the six Growth Centre sectors. The export hubs will work with Growth Centres to facilitate SME export opportunities.

The six Growth Centre sectos include:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Cyber Security
• Food and Agribusiness
• Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals
• Mining Equipment, Technology and Services
• Oil, Gas and Energy Resources

RDA Illawarra offers support for those wishing to apply for the Fund. Please email admin@rdaillawarra.com.au for assistance.

For further information, visit SME Export Hubs. 

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The NSW Government established the Port Kembla Community Investment Fund as an ongoing program linked to the long term lease of Port Kembla. The objective of the fund program is to activate, enhance and build community amenity in Port Kembla. Amenity in this context is defined as the pleasantness, attractiveness or liveability of a location for residents, workers and visitors.

The program is designed to achieve:

• Increased economic activity
• Enhanced activation and connectivity of public infrastructure, precincts and community spaces
• Improved environmental air, land and waterway quality

For more information visit Port Kembla Community Investment Fund. 

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

Only available for Shellharbour & Kiama LGAs.

Visit Regional Growth Fund for more information. 

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