The Regional Growth Initiatives Election Commitments 2023/24 administers individual projects that have been committed for funding by the NSW Government and that fall within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development portfolio.
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: In line with invitation to apply
Program objective
During the 2023 election campaign the Government committed to investing in a number of identified NSW regional growth projects. The purpose and intent of the projects vary and organisations are directly invited to complete a submission.
Funding is non-competitive and is delivered through ad-hoc or one-off grants in compliance with the NSW Grants Administration Guide to ensure an efficient, effective, economical and ethical use of money.
This program is funded and administered by Department of Regional NSW.
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.
What was approved
Approved for Queanbeyan and District Basketball Association Incorporated
The project includes a new indoor court and upgrading existing amenities due to demand and growth in the region, particularly to deliver programs for women and girls. Construction of a new full-sized court will meet FIBA requirements and upgraded amenities includes access for people with disability.
$3,500,000 was approved by
Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Queanbeyan-Palerang RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
6
Regional Growth Initiative Election Commitments 2023/24
Agency funding this grant
Department of Regional NSWProgram term
2 YearsWhat was approved
Approved for Queanbeyan City Football Club
Construction of a new football club house in Queanbeyan. The club house will support the growing needs of the sporting community for male and female football (soccer) players within the region.
$1,900,000 was approved by
Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
August 2024Location of the recipient
Queanbeyan-Palerang RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
6
Regional Growth Initiative Election Commitments 2023/24
Agency funding this grant
Department of Regional NSWProgram term
2 YearsWhat was approved
Approved for Rous County Council
The NRWI involves undertaking works in the Richmond, Evans, Brunswick and Tweed catchments to improve river health and restore natural hydrologic functioning to deliver environmental, social and economic benefits. Includes soil health improvement/soil conservation on macadamia/grazing farms; riparian restoration and catchment revegetation; redesigned floodplain drainage and natural flood mitigation/landscape hydration.
$5,000,000 was approved by
Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
LismoreAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
5
Regional Growth Initiative Election Commitments 2023/24
Agency funding this grant
Department of Regional NSWProgram term
Two yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Lismore City Council
$400,000 was approved by
Minister for Department of Regional NSWDate approved
May 2024Location of the recipient
Lismore City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
2
Applications received
4
Regional Growth Initiative Election Commitments 2023/24
Agency funding this grant
Department of Regional NSWProgram term
Two yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
$2,100,000 was approved by
Minister for Department of Regional NSWDate approved
May 2024Location of the recipient
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
5
Regional Growth Initiative Election Commitments 2023/24
Agency funding this grant
Department of Regional NSWProgram term
Two yearsSupport and contact
Email: rgiec@regional.nsw.gov.au