Regional Galaxy Growth Program

Support for economic diversification, workforce housing and digital infrastructure in growing regions.

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Round 3 closes 20 December 2127

Applications must be submitted through the online portal before 5:00pm Galactic Standard Time.

Overview

The Regional Galaxy Growth Program helps fast-growing regions outside the Core Systems diversify their economies, house their workforce and connect to reliable digital and communications infrastructure. It's aimed at regions where population growth is outpacing local services and housing supply.

Since the program's first round, it has supported economic diversification projects in 19 regions and funded workforce housing for more than 4,000 households across the Inner Colonies and Frontier Territories.

Who can apply

Applications are open to:

  • Regional authorities and economic development bodies
  • System and regional housing authorities
  • Eligible incorporated bodies delivering regional infrastructure

What's funded

StreamCo-contributionMax grant
Economic diversification20%$10M
Regional workforce housing30%$15M
Digital & communications infrastructure25%$7M

How it works

Applications open

Submit your application with a regional growth plan and budget.

Assessment

Applications are assessed against published merit criteria by a regional panel.

Funding agreement

Successful applicants sign a funding agreement setting out milestones.

Delivery

Funded projects report progress until milestones and outcomes are met.

Attachments

You'll need your regional growth plan, budget and evidence of co-contribution before you begin.

Program guidelinesPDF

Start an application

Contact

For questions about eligibility or the application process, contact the programs team on +61 (0)2 6100 0000 or visit our contact page.

Questions

Projects that support local industry, jobs and services in outer sector settlements: business precincts, training facilities and local infrastructure.

Outcomes are typically announced within 12 weeks of the round closing.

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