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Community Development Grants (CDG) Programme
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts · Australia
The Community Development Grants Programme is an Australian Government non-competitive infrastructure funding program supporting projects that improve the social and economic viability of local and regional communities. Only projects identified by the Australian Government are considered for funding, and eligible organisations are contacted directly.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Be a legal entity
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN)
• Only projects identified by the Australian Government will be considered for funding
• Funding is provided through a non-competitive process and relevant organisations are contacted directly
To be eligible, applicants must be a legal entity and have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN). Only projects identified by the Australian Government, including election commitments and other government-initiated projects, will be considered for funding under this non-competitive programme.
What's Funded
Construction and/or upgrade of community and regional infrastructure and facilities that support local partnerships, social amenity, and regional economic viability.Expected Outcomes
Long-term improvements in the social and economic viability of local communities, job creation during project delivery and ongoing infrastructure use, and improved social amenity, health, wellbeing and social cohesion.Key Information
Applicant Types
companynon_profitlocal_governmentother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitycapital_expenditureemploymentother
Keywords
community developmentinfrastructureregional developmentcommunity facilitiesnon-competitivegovernment identified projectslocal communitiesregional economies
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Community Development Grants (CDG) Programme?
The Community Development Grants (CDG) Programme is a mixed grant offered by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts in Australia. The Community Development Grants Programme is an Australian Government non-competitive infrastructure funding program supporting projects that improve the social and economic viability of local and regional communities. Only projects identified by the Australian Government are considered for funding, and eligible organisations are contacted directly.
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Who is eligible for the Community Development Grants (CDG) Programme?
- Be a legal entity
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or an Australian Company Number (ACN)
- Only projects identified by the Australian Government will be considered for funding
- Funding is provided through a non-competitive process and relevant organisations are contacted directly
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When does the Community Development Grants (CDG) Programme close?
Applications close on 30 June 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Construction and/or upgrade of community and regional infrastructure and facilities that support local partnerships, social amenity, and regional economic viability.
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