Growing Regions Program

The Growing Regions Program (GRP) provides grants of between $500,000 and $15 million to local government entities and not-for-profit organisations, for capital works projects that deliver community and economic infrastructure across regional and rural Australia.

Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program

The Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP) is now open with 2 streams available: Stream one - Precinct development and planning: to activate partnerships and to deliver an investment ready precinct plan, with funding of $500,000 and $5 million available. Stream two - Precinct delivery: to deliver a specified project or projects as part of a precinct, with funding of $5 million to $50 million available.

Project Development Workbook

Need help preparing a funding or grant application for your project? Our FREE workbook is a useful resource to prepare and guide you through the process – contact us below to receive a copy and ensure you are placed on the list for any hands-on workshops.

BBRF5 projects: $26.3m

The Commonwealth’s Better Building Regions Fund has enjoyed further success in Round 5, bringing the total grant investment to $26.3m for a project value of $84.3m.

• City of Bunbury – Hands Oval multi-purpose elite sporting facility in Bunbury. Infrastructure stream: $4.4m towards the $14.4m project

•  Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association – Ancient Lands Discovery Park at Ngilgi Caves. The project will significantly upgrade and extend the existing visitor experience centre. Tourism infrastructure stream: $1.35m towards the $2.75m project

•  Ferguson Valley Marketing Inc – ‘Lost and Found Festival’ to showcase the experiences on offer in Bunbury and the Ferguson Valley. Community stream: $48,180 towards the $130,180 project.

• Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival Inc – Development of a Strategic, Economic Analysis and Marketing Plan 2021-24. Community stream: $35,000 fully funded project.

• Margaret River Wine Association Inc – Inaugural Fine Vines Festival marketing and promotions to showcase Margaret River wines over a 10-day event. Community stream: $49,480 towards the $130,180 project.

• Perth International Jazz Festival Inc – The project will expand the annual Perth International Jazz Festival to include a free one day festival on the Busselton foreshore. Community stream: $22,500 towards the $45,000 project

BBRF3 projects: $8.6m

Round Three of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) saw two South West projects approved to a value of $8.6m.

• The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup received a little more than $1.5m towards the $4m upgrade and refurbishment of the Apple Fun Park.

• Ray Village Aged Services gained $7.1m towards their $33.5m project to create an integrated complex featuring 21 independent living units and an 80-bed dementia facility in Dunsborough.

BBRF2 projects: $5.1m

Round Two of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) saw 136 projects approved to a value of over $200m with a total project value of $459m in the Infrastructure stream.

• The City of Busselton will receive $1.477m towards Stage 1 of a dedicated Air Freight Hub which will see seven fully serviced industrial lots constructed and the runway apron expanded to service the lots.

• The Busselton Jetty Inc. has secured $320,000 to establish a marine discovery centre, a multifunctional area and safe swimming area.

• The Shire of Collie received $764,000 to upgrade the Collie Motorplex.

• The Shire of Harvey secured $626,000 towards the construction of the new Harvey Community and Sports Centre.

• BBRF will provide $1.5 m towards a new purpose-built depot and first aid training centre for Busselton's St John Ambulance services.

• The Shire of Collie has secured $420,000 towards the Collie River Trail and Corridor project.

BBRF1 projects: $6.6m

Round One of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) saw 110 projects approved to a total value of $219.5m in the Infrastructure stream.

• Capel Shire has secured $2.36m for Stage 4 of its Civic Precinct project. It is intended that the precinct provides a hub for youth, leisure and recreation activities all through a   site that includes a community centre with youth space and amphitheatre.

• The City of Busselton will get $1.5m towards a $4.5m project to construct a stage, amphitheatre, market stalls, pathways and gardens at the Busselton Jetty foreshore.

• Collie Shire will receive $74,00 towards their project to build a new truckstop and waste dump point.

• Manjimup Shire will receive a $2.68m contribution towards a $5.95m project to construct a multi-purpose facility consisting of museum exhibition space, retail and function spaces, workshop and collection storage and plant equipment.