Thriving Regions Fund
Primary industries and regions are important contributors to our state’s ongoing prosperity.
In the 2022–23 State Budget, the Government of South Australia committed $1.49 billion for our regions to deliver on its election commitments that support primary industries and other sectors.
The Thriving Regions Fund is a $15 million commitment per annum, to support projects that enable regional industries to grow jobs and strengthen regional communities.
Outcomes
The long-term outcomes from investment through the Thriving Regions Fund are identified as:
- improved quality of life for regional communities
- thriving, resilient and sustainable regional communities that attract and retain people to live and work
- pipeline of regional leaders providing a voice for their regions
- regions creating job opportunities and improved career options by capitalising on regional growth potential
- stronger regional economies.
The Thriving Regions Fund will have multiple programs with different opening dates and information will be added here.
Enabling Infrastructure Program
Medium to large grants available for infrastructure projects that strengthen and build strong regional communities.
Thriving Communities Program
Project grants are available to help build social capital through facilitating community group participation, a sense of belonging and equity of access.
Regional Leadership Development Program
Following the success of the 2022–23 Regional Leadership Development Program (RLDP), the State Government allocated a further $2 million over the next two years for the RDAs to continue this place-based program to empower a greater diversity of leaders in regional South Australia.