Local Digital Priority Projects QLD

This program provides funding for digital connectivity projects to address specific local economic, business and social priorities across south east Queensland.
Open
Closes in 63 days

Closing date: Monday 24 August 2026 Mon 24 Aug 2026

What do you get?

Funding varies.

Who is this for?

Private sector entities (including for profit businesses) and local governments.

Overview

There are 3 streams of funding to support digital uplift across south east Queensland:

Stream 1 – Improving connectivity and productivity

Example projects include:

  • public Wi-Fi solutions
  • construction of facilities/buildings to house digital infrastructure
  • connectivity upgrades for local governments and businesses.

Stream 2 – Building digital capability and inclusion

Example projects include:

  • short-term training to address digital skills shortages
  • training/mentoring support for small to medium enterprises looking to upskill in digital.

Stream 3 – Supporting the growth of high-skilled industries and jobs

Example projects include:

  • digital innovation/technology hubs
  • support (financial or otherwise) for tech startups looking to establish a base in south east Queensland
  • partnerships between local governments, industry and the tertiary sector to grow the pipeline of tech talent.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • be a legal entity
  • have an active Australian business number (ABN)
  • be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
  • have a registered place of business in an eligible location
  • meet the specific eligibility criteria for the relevant funding stream.

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