South Australian regions will have the opportunity to apply for funding to support key community initiatives under a program launched as part of the new Thriving Regions Fund announced today.
The Thriving Regions Fund (formerly referred to as the Regional Growth Fund) will inject $15 million a year into regional communities under several new programs, including the Thriving Communities Program, which is open for applications from today.
Other programs aimed at various regional sectors will be announced shortly.
The Thriving Communities Program will deliver new opportunities for community-based groups to advance plans around their infrastructure and services in a targeted manner that ensures funding truly benefits the state’s important regional communities.
Minister for Regional Development Clare Scriven said the funding is aimed at small projects that build social resilience through facilitating greater community participation, a sense of belonging and ease of access through initiatives such as new or improved infrastructure and equipment, access to services and programs, or events with wellbeing outcomes.
The $600,000 Thriving Communities Program is open to incorporated associations and registered charities, which could include community, or interest groups, show societies, chambers of commerce, or local charity groups.
Grants range from $20,000 to $50,000 and can be used in conjunction with other funding channels. Applications will close once the full funding amount has been allocated, or by 30 June.
Applications can be made at Thriving Communities Program.