GO7867: Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program
The Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program is a closed non-competitive program.
Only projects identified by the Australian Government will be invited to apply for funding.
The purpose of the program is to deliver vital community and sporting infrastructure, open space improvements and other community priorities.
The objectives of the program are to:
- build resilient communities through the provision of social and community facilities
- improve community amenity, accessibility and liveability through investment in community infrastructure
- and drive economic growth in communities and the broader region
The intended outcomes of the program are to:
- improve the social and economic viability of local communities
- improve social amenity and support social cohesion
- and increase positive health, accessibility and wellbeing outcomes
You must be the organisation with overall responsibility to deliver the project, be invited to deliver a project identified by the Australian Government, have an Australian Business Number (ABN), be registered for GST, have an account with an Australian financial institution, and be one of the following:
- an incorporated association or other incorporated entity
- a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
- an Australian local government body
- an Australian state or territory government body
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
- an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
- or a university
Applicants must ensure their organisation (or project sponsor) is not listed on the National Redress Scheme website as an institution that has not joined or signified intent to join.
Employers of 100 or more employees must be compliant with all applicable requirements under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.
Only organisations nominated by the Australian Government and invited to apply will be considered.
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Last updated: 11 February 2026