BUILDING BETTER REGIONS FUND
The Australian Government's Building Better Regions Fund provides grants for projects which will create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future.
For Round 3, $200 million is available, with up to $45 million of this funding earmarked to support tourism-related infrastructure projects.
There are two streams of funding:
- Infrastructure Projects Stream
- Community Investments Stream
Applications for Round 3 closed on 15 November 2018. Check back again for announcements on successful projects and future funding rounds.
Infrastructure Projects Stream
The Infrastructure Projects Stream supports projects which involve the construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade or extension of existing infrastructure that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas.
Community Investments Stream
The Community Investments Stream funds: 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.
OTHER BUSINESS & COMMUNITY FUNDING
GrantConnect [Aust Govt]
GrantConnect publishes forecast and current Australian Government grant opportunities and grants awarded.
Grants Finder [Qld Govt]
Find a grant or assistance in Queensland including information on grants, rebates, loans, subsidies or training.
business.gov.au
The Australian Government's business.gov.au site has information on grants and assistance for business from all levels of Government.
City of Gold Coast
Gold Coast operators can access the City’s business growth programs, networking and high-level coaching to drive your enterprise forward.
Community Grants
Browse Queensland Government grants and resources for community organisations.
Advance Queensland
Are you an innovator? Browse the range of grants and assistance from Advance Queensland for startups and entrepreneurs.
Austrade Export Grants
The Export Market Development Grants scheme is a financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters.
FIAL Grants
Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) has a range of grants to support innovation in the food and agribusiness sector.
LETTER OF SUPPORT
If you are applying for funding and would like a letter of support from RDA Gold Coast, click here to submit a request.