Thriving Regions Fund

Primary industries and regions are important contributors to our state’s ongoing prosperity.

In the 2022–23 State Budget, the Government of South Australia committed $1.49 billion for our regions to deliver on its election commitments that support primary industries and other sectors.

The Thriving Regions Fund is a $15 million commitment per annum, to support projects that enable regional industries to grow jobs and strengthen regional communities.

The long-term outcomes from investment through the Thriving Regions Fund are identified as:

• improved quality of life for regional communities
• thriving, resilient and sustainable regional communities that attract and retain people to live and work
• pipeline of regional leaders providing a voice for their regions
• regions creating job opportunities and improved career options by capitalising on regional growth potential
• stronger regional economies.

The Thriving Regions Fund will have multiple programs with different opening dates and information will be added here.

Strengthening Industries Program

The Strengthening Industries Program supports primary or regional industries impacted by significant supply chain disruptions, market access constraints or changes to the operating environment.

Where it can be demonstrated, funds will support projects that have broad sectoral or regional benefit. They may assist with protection of products, services and employment. PIRSA will assess applications to the Strengthening Industries Program individually and make recommendations to the Minister accordingly.

Through this program, the Government recognises the importance of industries that support our regions to thrive.

For further information, contact your local PIRSA regional coordinator or the Office of the Hon Clare Scriven MLC, E: Minister.Scriven@sa.gov.au