ClosedNon-ProfitStream 3
Active Regional Communities Package - Local Priorities — NSW
$10K – $100K available
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
The ARC Local Priorities Stream 3 provides grants to expand the activities of community organisations that contribute to the wellbeing, social or economic participation of residents in eligible New South Wales regional areas. Funding supports projects such as minor capital works, equipment, temporary staff and services that remove barriers and broaden participation.
Funding
$10K – $100K
Closed
22 May 2026
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be an incorporated not-for-profit community organisation, Local Aboriginal Land Council, or incorporated Aboriginal community organisation.
• Applicant must have an ABN.
• Applicant must have, or be willing to purchase, at least $20 million public liability insurance.
• Applicant must be located in New South Wales.
• Applicant must not be insolvent, bankrupt, or subject to ongoing legal proceedings.
• Applicant must declare they are not aware of issues that could cause reputational or other risks to the NSW Government.
• Applicant must provide evidence of incorporation through an ABN or ACN.
• Eligible unincorporated organisations must provide evidence of registration with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) or another Act.
• Project must be in an eligible listed regional New South Wales location.
• Ineligible applicants include individuals, sole traders, unincorporated associations, for-profit/commercial organisations, and government agencies or statutory authorities.
Eligible applicants are incorporated not-for-profit community organisations, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, and incorporated Aboriginal community organisations. Applicants must have an ABN, have or be willing to purchase at least $20 million public liability insurance, be located in New South Wales, not be insolvent, bankrupt or subject to ongoing legal proceedings, and declare that they are not aware of issues that could cause reputational or other risks to the NSW Government. Applicants must provide evidence of incorporation via an ABN or ACN; eligible unincorporated organisations must provide evidence of registration with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) or another Act. Ineligible applicants include individuals, sole traders, unincorporated associations, for-profit and commercial organisations, and Australian or New South Wales Government agencies, state owned corporations, or statutory authorities. Projects must be located in the listed eligible regional New South Wales local government areas and related locations.
What's Funded
Funded activities include minor capital works, upgrades, equipment and non-fixed assets, accessibility and safety modifications, maintenance of infrastructure, engagement of temporary staff or service providers, and establishment or expansion of community organisation activities that improve local participation and wellbeing.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Expected outcomes include improved amenity and community engagement, increased access to diversion activities and reduced youth crime, improved health and wellbeing, stronger local skills and connections, and more resilient and sustainable regional communities able to attract and retain residents and workers.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisation
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityemploymentcapital_expenditureother
Keywords
Active Regional Communities PackageARCLocal PrioritiesStream 3regional communitiescommunity organisationsAboriginal organisationsLocal Aboriginal Land Councils
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Active Regional Communities Package - Local Priorities?
The Active Regional Communities Package - Local Priorities is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in Australia, providing $10K – $100K in funding. The ARC Local Priorities Stream 3 provides grants to expand the activities of community organisations that contribute to the wellbeing, social or economic participation of residents in eligible New South Wales regional areas. Funding supports projects such as minor capital works, equipment, temporary staff and services that remove barriers and broaden participation.
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How much funding does the Active Regional Communities Package - Local Priorities provide?
The Active Regional Communities Package - Local Priorities provides $10K – $100K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Active Regional Communities Package - Local Priorities?
- Applicant must be an incorporated not-for-profit community organisation, Local Aboriginal Land Council, or incorporated Aboriginal community organisation.
- Applicant must have an ABN.
- Applicant must have, or be willing to purchase, at least $20 million public liability insurance.
- Applicant must be located in New South Wales.
- Applicant must not be insolvent, bankrupt, or subject to ongoing legal proceedings.
- Applicant must declare they are not aware of issues that could cause reputational or other risks to the NSW Government.
- Applicant must provide evidence of incorporation through an ABN or ACN.
- Eligible unincorporated organisations must provide evidence of registration with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) or another Act.
- Project must be in an eligible listed regional New South Wales location.
- Ineligible applicants include individuals, sole traders, unincorporated associations, for-profit/commercial organisations, and government agencies or statutory authorities.
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When does the Active Regional Communities Package - Local Priorities close?
Applications closed on 22 May 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Funded activities include minor capital works, upgrades, equipment and non-fixed assets, accessibility and safety modifications, maintenance of infrastructure, engagement of temporary staff or service providers, and establishment or expansion of community organisation activities that improve local participation and wellbeing.
6
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