Assisting our regions in developing thriving and resilient communities is the aim of the new $5 million Enabling Infrastructure Program.
As part of the annual $15 million Thriving Regions Fund, the program is aimed at providing support for community and economic enabling infrastructure projects.
Under the program, grants of between $50,000 and $1 million will be available, with interested and eligible applicants now able to submit an EOI.
Eligible applicants include businesses, local government authorities, statutory authorities, charities, and co-operatives. All projects must be located within South Australia, with the outcomes and benefits aimed at regional communities.
The grants will support projects that can commence within 6 months of receiving funding and must be completed within 2 years.
All EOIs will be assessed, including consultation with the relevant Regional Development Australia association before being shortlisted for further consideration by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regions, Clare Scriven.
Successful applicants from the EOI process will then be invited to submit a more detailed application for further consideration as part of the Stage 2 process. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of the Stage 1 EOI process once assessment has been completed.
To be considered as part of the Stage 1 process, EOIs must be received by 12 noon, Wednesday 9 August 2023.
For further information and to submit an expression of interest, see Enabling Infrastructure Program.
