Regional Development Infrastructure Fund
The Regional Development Infrastructure Fund (RDIF) provides financial support to projects that are a priority for economic development, with broad benefits for an industry or region. The fund aims to encourage a strategic approach to infrastructure development.
Grants or loans are available for up to 50% of eligible infrastructure costs.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that a project is consistent with the government's objectives for State and regional development. To determine this, applicants should review South Australia’s Strategic Plan and Strategic Infrastructure Plan for SA , and contact their Regional Development Board for relevant plans and strategies.
Eligible infrastructure
For the purpose of this fund, ‘eligible infrastructure’ relates to infrastructure that enables economic activity and delivers economic outcomes. This includes:
• Energy assets (electricity, gas and other power sources)
• Telecommunications
• Transport (excluding roads owned by Local, State or Commonwealth governments)
• Waste water
• Water
How to apply
Applications are assessed three times a year. The closing dates for submitting applications are:
• March 31
• July 31
• November 30.
Proposals outside of these dates that claim significant State benefit will be considered.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact their Regional Development Board to discuss support for their project, seek advice and determine the region's priorities.
Submitting your application
Email your application to RDIF@state.sa.gov.au
A signed original application must be forwarded to:
Regional Development Infrastructure Fund
Office of Regional Affairs
Department of Trade and Economic Development
GPO Box 1264
ADELAIDE SA 5001
More information
Regional Development Board Network
Other grants
If your project is not eligible for the RDIF, visit the Funding and Grants Register for a list of other funding opportunities.
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