Funding for projects that are time-sensitive and strategically significant for a priority industry or location

Overview

The objectives of the grant are to: 

• support the growth of existing industries and the establishment of new/emerging industries where regional NSW has a strong actual or potential competitive advantage 
• create new high quality employment opportunities 
• support the shift towards higher-value-added activities and participation in global value chains and supply chains 
• promote collaboration between businesses, education and research institutions and other parties through sharing of knowledge, resources and infrastructure. 

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To be eligible, applicants must :

• have an Australian business number (ABN)
• be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
• be financially viable for the duration of the project
• have at least $20 million public liability insurance.

Applicants must also be one of the following:

• a company incorporated in Australia 
• a company limited by guarantee
• an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust 
• an incorporated association or co-operative 
• an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006. 

Projects must:

• be located in one of the 93 regional NSW local government areas
• demonstrate the project would not occur within regional NSW without funding
• be delivered and operational by 30 May 2025
• support sustainable employment opportunities and drive productivity, innovation and competitiveness
• deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits
• not be suitable for financial support under other Australian and NSW funding programs.