Funding Opportunity Alert: Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program NOW OPEN!

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Published: 12th June 2024

The Grants Team are thrilled to welcome the announcement of the much anticipated Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP) for 2024-28.

This funding is a critical opportunity for councils to enhance their regions and deliver essential services and infrastructure.

The 2024-28 LGGSP aims to support councils to deliver priority infrastructure projects that meet the needs of their communities, create safe, liveable and prosperous regions, and promote long-term council sustainability.

$115 Million for Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program:

Funding is available for water and sewerage, housing, road projects, and more. The new funding guidelines have just been released, with successful projects to be short-listed later this year. The competitive application process includes infrastructure and planning projects.

Funding Details:

Delivering priority essential services and infrastructure.
Aligning with local, regional, and state priorities and infrastructure planning objectives.
Contributing to local and regional economic growth and employment.
Improving local disaster resilience and preparedness.
Supporting long-term sustainability and project planning.
Encouraging collaboration and resource sharing between councils.
Improving the liveability and amenity of regional communities.

Eligible Projects Include:

Essential services (water supply, sewerage, waste infrastructure, roads, stormwater systems).
Community facilities (disaster command centres, telecommunication/data infrastructure).
Housing supply and community safety infrastructure.
Economic development and tourism infrastructure.
Capital maintenance and repairs.
Non-capital planning projects (strategic plans, funding studies, business cases).

Important Dates - Stage 1

Applications open for Stage 1 submissions: 12 June 2024
Applications close for Stage 1 submissions: 9 August 2024

In the last funding round of the LGGSP, Peak’s Grants Team worked with councils to achieve a 75% success rate in securing funding for various projects, including significant infrastructure upgrades and community development initiatives, such as:

Airport Fuel Farm and Lighting Project Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council $1,167,919
Gas Storage and Roadway Access Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council $196,650
South Trees, Calliope, Boyne, Tannum Wastewater Treatment Plants Gladstone Regional Council $210,000
Yarrabah Foreshore Planning Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council $250,000
Drainage Plans - Mungindi & St George Balonne Shire Council $250,000
St George River Main Replacement Project Balonne Shire Council $440,200
Motel Expansion Application Mornington Shire Council $2,082,350
Water Treatment Upgrades Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council $1,253,160
Garrick Street Housing Development Barcoo Shire Council $1,393,505
Cherbourg Community Centre & Council Offices Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council $248,929
Southside Sewerage Stages 8/9/10 Gympie Regional Council $3,540,934
Waste Planning Gympie Regional Council $250,000
Health and Wellbeing Precinct Detailed Planning Project Burke Shire Council $250,000

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Peak has a broad range of technical and advisory specialists ready to help you and your staff develop compelling project proposals. Peak’s team can advise on project development to assist with all aspects of preparing grant applications and project documentation. Peak’s team includes expert economists, environmental, waste and energy specialists, project planners and highly skilled grant and business case writers.

Our team of experts are ready to assist your council in developing competitive project proposals to maximise your chances of success. Contact us today to get started on your application or to discuss potential projects.