The $1.04 billion Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) supports the Australian Government’s commitment to  drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future.

For Round Five, there is a total of $200 million available, with $100 million dedicated to tourism-related infrastructure projects.

The Community Investments Stream will fund new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, or leadership and capability strengthening activities that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas. Infrastructure projects are not eligible under the Community Investments Stream.

The Infrastructure Projects Stream supports projects that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas. The projects can be either construction of new infrastructure or the upgrade or extension of existing infrastructure. The Infrastructure Projects Stream only supports investment ready projects.

To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN).

You must be one of the following:

  • an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
  • an Australian local government agency or body as defined in the glossary of the grant opportunity guidelines
  • a non-distributing co-operative.

We can only accept applications where:

  • your project is located in an eligible location (section 5.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines)
  • you can provide evidence of how you will provide your share of the project costs
  • you can confirm that you have the authority of the land or infrastructure project owner to undertake the project at the nominated site/s.

Grant Guidelines

BBRF Infrastructure Projects Stream: BBRF Round 5 IP stream Grant opportunity guidelines PDF

BBRF Community Investments Stream: BBRF Round 5 CI stream Grant opportunity guidelines PDF

For more information visit https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/building-better-regions-fund