National Water Grid Fund NSW

This program provides funding for priority water infrastructure projects to improve the reliability and security of water for Australia’s regional and remote communities, including First Nations communities, as well as the agriculture and primary ind
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Closes in 5 days

Closing date: Thursday 27 February 2025 Thu 27 Feb 2025

What do you get?

Funding varies.

Who is this for?

NSW water organisations.

Overview

Proponents maybe be able to apply for funding to:

  • conduct feasibility/research studies under the science program: potential funding will be up to 50% or more where there is a demonstrated need
  • develop a preliminary business case: potential funding will be up to 50%
  • develop a detailed business case: potential funding will be up to 50%
  • undertake construction work: potential funding will be up to 50% of the project’s total capital costs for delivery.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, the proponent must be a registered business and be one of the following entities:

  • local council / authority (including county councils and joint organisations)
  • water utility
  • irrigation water supply corporation or trust
  • First Nations organisation
  • science agency
  • NSW Government Department
  • private corporations, where the project has multiple beneficiaries.

The Australian Government determines the type of projects that are eligible for funding through the national water grid (NWG), and this may change from time to time. The key eligibility criteria are that a project must support the development of the NWG.

 

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