Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF)
About the program
The $1.29 billion Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) supports the Australian Government's commitment to create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future.
The fund invests in projects located in, or benefiting eligible areas outside the major capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra.
The fund invests in projects located in, or benefiting eligible areas outside the major capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra.
Funding streams
Grant funding is available through two funding streams:
- The Infrastructure Projects Stream: Supports projects that involve construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade or extension of existing infrastructure
- The Community Investments Stream: Funds community development activities including, but not limited to, new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, leadership and capability building activities
Funding Rounds
Rounds One to Five have closed.
Learn more about the funding rounds on the Building Better Regions Fund page on the Australian Government Business website.
Successful projects for Round Five are expected to be announced in the third quarter of 2021. Learn more about the Infrastructure Projects Stream (closed) and Community Investments Stream (closed)
Round Six: The Australian Government announced $250 million in the 2021-22 Budget towards a sixth round of the BBRF.
The Round Six Grant Opportunity Guidelines consistent with the existing BBRF framework will be made available on the Business Grants Hub website when finalised, along with other supporting documents, to assist potential applicants.
Learn more about the funding rounds on the Building Better Regions Fund page on the Australian Government Business website.
- Round 1 grant recipients - Infrastructure Projects Stream
- Round 1 grant recipients - Community Investments Stream
- Round 2 grant recipients - Infrastructure Projects Stream
- Round 2 grant recipients - Community Investments Stream
- Round 3 grant recipients - Infrastructure Projects Stream
- Round 3 grant recipients - Community Investments Stream
- Round 4 grant recipients - Infrastructure Projects Stream
- Round 4 grant recipients - Community Investments Stream
- Round 5 grant recipients - Tourism Focussed Projects
- Round 5 grant recipients - General Projects
Successful projects for Round Five are expected to be announced in the third quarter of 2021. Learn more about the Infrastructure Projects Stream (closed) and Community Investments Stream (closed)
Round Six: The Australian Government announced $250 million in the 2021-22 Budget towards a sixth round of the BBRF.
The Round Six Grant Opportunity Guidelines consistent with the existing BBRF framework will be made available on the Business Grants Hub website when finalised, along with other supporting documents, to assist potential applicants.
Assistance with Preparing your Building Better Regions Application
The Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) supports the Australian Government's commitment to create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future. Grants open periodically and cover infrastructure and community projects.
The nine Regional Development Australia offices in Western Australia have worked together with the AEC Group to produce a guidance manual to assist you in writing an application for the Building Better Regions Fund. Click below to download the manual.
The nine Regional Development Australia offices in Western Australia have worked together with the AEC Group to produce a guidance manual to assist you in writing an application for the Building Better Regions Fund. Click below to download the manual.
More information on the Australian Governments regional and community funding programs can be found on regional.gov.au.
Funding & Grants Hub
RDA Mid West Gascoyne and RDA Wheatbelt have developed a useful site to save time and make it easy for you to find grants and funding for your next project. Whether you are a business, not-for-profit, community group, sporting club or local government, the Funding & Grants Hub makes it easy for you to find grants for your next project. You can even register to receive email alerts for new grants when they open.
Click the button below to access the site.
RDA Mid West Gascoyne and RDA Wheatbelt have developed a useful site to save time and make it easy for you to find grants and funding for your next project. Whether you are a business, not-for-profit, community group, sporting club or local government, the Funding & Grants Hub makes it easy for you to find grants for your next project. You can even register to receive email alerts for new grants when they open.
Click the button below to access the site.
