The NSW Government has committed $25 million for co-investment opportunities as part of the Regional Connectivity Program Round 3 and Mobile Black Spot Program Round 7.
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: Up to $25,000,000
Program objective
The scope of this program is to provide digital solutions to rural and remote NSW through mobile and broadband solutions with all grant activity to be completed by 30 June 2026. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is collaborating with the Australian Government to co-fund RCP3/MBSP7 as it aligns with the objectives of the Regional Digital Connectivity (RDC) program.
The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:
- extend and improve the depth and quality of regional NSW’s digital footprint
- increase rural, remote and regional consumers’ choice and access to digital connectivity services (including internet and mobile services through active sharing outcomes)
- investigate and pilot innovative solutions to address technical and commercial constraints to delivering enhanced digital connectivity services in rural, remote and regional areas.
DPIRD will provide up to $25 million in co-contribution funding towards eligible telecommunications projects funded under the Australian Government’s RCP3/MBSP7 Grant. The selection of the projects for the DPIRD co-funding will be based on eligibility criteria and prioritisation of the projects which demonstrate value and align with the objectives of the program. DPIRD will provide a conditional letter of support to selected applicants to fund up to 75% of the total project cost for solutions meeting the specified target locations list provided by the NSW Government and up to 50% of the total project cost for projects meeting RDC and community needs in rural and remote areas (as defined by the ABS).
This program is funded and administered by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
Support and contact
For more information and updates about digital connectivity projects underway in regional NSW, contact us and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.