Up to $3 million is available in round 2 for grants of up to $250,000 to support regional councils’ upfront strategic planning to help deliver housing and provide greater certainty about where, when and what types of homes will be built.
February 2024
What was approved
Approved for Bega Valley Shire Council
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Bega Valley Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Bogan Shire Council
$163,636 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Bogan Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Brewarrina Shire Council
$75,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Brewarrina Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Byron Shire Council
$239,239 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Byron Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Clarence Valley Council
$147,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Clarence Valley CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Cowra Shire Council
$92,900 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Cowra Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Dungog Shire Council
$170,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Dungog Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Federation Council
$230,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Federation CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Forbes Shire Council
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Forbes Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Greater Hume Shire Council
$165,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Greater Hume Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Gunnedah Shire Council
$202,500 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Gunnedah Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Leeton Shire Council
$220,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Leeton Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Maitland City Council
$243,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Maitland City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Mid-Western Regional Council
$195,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Mid-Western Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Muswellbrook Shire Council
$135,909 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Muswellbrook Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for Parkes Shire Council
$150,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Parkes Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
16
Applications received
64
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
1 yearDecember 2022
What was approved
Approved for Albury City Council
$247,500 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Albury CityAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Armidale Regional Council
$200,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Armidale RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Bathurst Regional Council
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Bathurst RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Bega Valley Shire Council
$248,370 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Bega ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for City of Newcastle
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
NewcastleAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Clarence Valley Council
$150,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Clarence ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Griffith City Council
$204,891 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
GriffithAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Hay Shire Council
$103,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
HayAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Lismore City Council
$74,810 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
LismoreAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for MidCoast Council
$226,219 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Mid-CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Moree Plains Shire Council
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Moree PlainsAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Port Stephens Council
$107,400 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Port StephensAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Port Stephens Council
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Port StephensAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Shoalhaven City Council
$200,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Snowy Monaro Regional Council
$200,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Snowy Monaro RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Tamworth Regional Council
$147,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Tamworth RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Tweed Shire Council
$249,059 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
TweedAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Wagga Wagga City Council
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Wagga WaggaAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Wingecarribee Shire Council
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
WingecarribeeAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024What was approved
Approved for Wollongong City Council
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
WollongongAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
55
Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
Projects must be completed by 31/01/2024