Regional NSW programs and grants

Funding opportunities to support regional recovery and deliver social, economic and lifestyle benefits to local communities.

Regional Growth Fund

$3.3 billion for projects across regional NSW.

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Regional Recovery

Supporting the regions of NSW to recovery, rebuild and prosper.

Regional Youth

Initiatives to improve lifestyles and outcomes of young people living in regional NSW.

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Regional Skills Relocation Grant

Supporting businesses and organisations to find and attract skilled workers to live and work in regional NSW.

Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund

The NSW Government established the Newcastle Port Community Contribution (NPCC) Fund to support community projects around the Port of Newcastle.

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Regional Job Creation Fund

The Regional Job Creation Fund supports businesses to establish or expand in regional NSW.

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Royalties for Rejuvenation Fund

The NSW Government’s Royalties for Rejuvenation Fund will provide coal mining communities with the support and funds they need to diversify their economies, so they have a strong and vibrant future.

Port Kembla Community Fund

The NSW Government has established the Port Kembla Community Investment Fund to activate, enhance and build community amenity in Port Kembla.

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Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund

Funding to support accelerator and incubator programs that help regional NSW businesses build their knowledge, skills, networking and investment opportunities.

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Community Events Program

Supporting the economic and social recovery of our regions.

Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund

The $4.2 billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in major and transformative infrastructure across regional NSW.

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Smart Regional Spaces: Ready, Set, Go! is a partnership project between the Department of Regional NSW, UNSW Sydney and The University of Sydney to support regional councils to become ‘smart- ready’ and help co-design smart spaces.

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Country Shows

As part of the NSW Government’s $200 million Regional Recovery Package, $5 million has been committed to the 2022 Country Shows Support Package to help country shows bounce back bigger and better than ever.

Cross-Border Commissioner’s Infrastructure Fund

The $20 million Cross-Border Commissioner’s Infrastructure Fund, established by the NSW Government, provides targeted investment in social, economic, environmental and cultural infrastructure in cross-border communities.