ClosedNon-Profit2025/26
2025/26 Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants scheme (CPTIGS) — NSW
Transport for NSW
This scheme provides subsidies to support the construction or upgrade of bus stop infrastructure in regional New South Wales. Funding contributes to improving accessibility, safety and quality of kerbside passenger transport infrastructure for regional passengers.
Closed
31 Aug 2025
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Eligible applicants include local governments, including councils and joint regional organisations.
• Incorporated community organisations, including Aboriginal Land Councils, can apply.
• Projects must be located in eligible regional New South Wales local government areas listed by the scheme.
• Eligible project types include bus stop infrastructure, including new shelters and associated works or upgrades.
• Applicants must confirm they meet all eligibility criteria in their application.
• Organisations not listed as eligible applicants cannot apply.
• Applications must be submitted through the SmartyGrants portal by the closing date.
Eligible applicants are local governments, including councils and joint regional organisations, and incorporated community organisations including Aboriginal Land Councils. Eligible locations are specified regional New South Wales local government areas listed in the guidelines. Projects must relate to bus stop infrastructure, including new shelters and associated works or upgrades. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria in full and submit applications through SmartyGrants by the due date. Organisations not listed as eligible applicants cannot apply.
What's Funded
Construction of new bus shelters and associated works, and upgrades to bus stop infrastructure such as boarding areas, basic boarding points, connecting footpaths, security lighting, signage, hard stands, street furniture, tactile ground surface indicators, and general repairs and maintenance to existing shelters or bus stops.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved accessibility and connections between bus stops and surrounding communities, increased use of passenger transport in regional areas through better awareness and security, and development of minor infrastructure that complements passenger service development.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
local_governmentnon_profitindigenous_organisation
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitycapital_expenditureother
Keywords
bus stop infrastructureregional transportpassenger transportlocal governmentcommunity infrastructureaccessibilityregional New South Walestransport infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2025/26 Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants scheme (CPTIGS)?
The 2025/26 Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants scheme (CPTIGS) is a non-profit grant offered by Transport for NSW in Australia. This scheme provides subsidies to support the construction or upgrade of bus stop infrastructure in regional New South Wales. Funding contributes to improving accessibility, safety and quality of kerbside passenger transport infrastructure for regional passengers.
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Who is eligible for the 2025/26 Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants scheme (CPTIGS)?
- Eligible applicants include local governments, including councils and joint regional organisations.
- Incorporated community organisations, including Aboriginal Land Councils, can apply.
- Projects must be located in eligible regional New South Wales local government areas listed by the scheme.
- Eligible project types include bus stop infrastructure, including new shelters and associated works or upgrades.
- Applicants must confirm they meet all eligibility criteria in their application.
- Organisations not listed as eligible applicants cannot apply.
- Applications must be submitted through the SmartyGrants portal by the closing date.
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When does the 2025/26 Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants scheme (CPTIGS) close?
Applications closed on 31 Aug 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Construction of new bus shelters and associated works, and upgrades to bus stop infrastructure such as boarding areas, basic boarding points, connecting footpaths, security lighting, signage, hard stands, street furniture, tactile ground surface indicators, and general repairs and maintenance to existing shelters or bus stops.
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