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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 supports infrastructure projects that improve the social and economic viability of local and regional communities. It is a non-competitive Australian Government program that funds only projects identified by the Government, including election commitments and other government-initiated projects.
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
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 will be considered for funding under the CDG Programme.
What's Funded
Construction and upgrade of community and regional infrastructure facilities and other government-identified infrastructure projects.Expected Outcomes
Long-term improvements in the social and economic viability of local communities, job creation during project delivery and ongoing use, and improved social amenity, health, wellbeing and social cohesion through use of the infrastructure.Key Information
Applicant Types
companynon_profitlocal_governmentother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitycapital_expenditureemploymentother
Keywords
community developmentinfrastructureregional developmentcommunity facilitieslocal economiesnon-competitivegovernment identified projects
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 supports infrastructure projects that improve the social and economic viability of local and regional communities. It is a non-competitive Australian Government program that funds only projects identified by the Government, including election commitments and other government-initiated projects.
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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
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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 upgrade of community and regional infrastructure facilities and other government-identified infrastructure projects.
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