ClosedMixedCOVID recovery round

Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund — NSW

$25K – $20M available

Premier's Department

The Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund is a NSW Government grant program providing targeted investment in social, economic, environmental and cultural infrastructure in cross-border communities. It supports projects in eligible border regions of New South Wales and neighbouring jurisdictions that deliver shared benefits and recovery outcomes.

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Funding

$25K – $20M

Closed

28 Jan 2022

Duration

up to 3 years

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Applicants included councils, joint organisations of councils, council groupings and associations • Incorporated non-commercial not-for-profit organisations were eligible • Peak industry bodies or cooperatives were eligible • Incorporated private proponents and entities were eligible, including charities, DGR organisations, benevolent organisations, cooperatives, companies limited by guarantee and/or limited by shares (non-distributing of profits or dividends), eligible trusts, associations, Aboriginal Land Councils, religious organisations, and organisations established under an Act of Parliament • NSW Government agencies or state-owned corporations were eligible • State or Commonwealth government agencies in jurisdictions sharing a border with New South Wales were eligible • Unincorporated entities were not eligible • Projects had to be located in eligible Local Government Areas in New South Wales or neighbouring jurisdictions covered by a formal cross-border agreement • Projects had to be demonstrably adversely impacted by recent events, particularly border restrictions • Proposals required co-investment from the neighbouring jurisdiction or private partner(s) in the neighbouring jurisdiction proportional to expected benefit • Grants were available from $25,000 • Projects were required to be completed within 3 years of the grant announcement • Eligible organisations had to apply under their own legal name and ABN if applicable • ACNC-registered organisations needed a current and up-to-date ACNC record
Applicants could include councils, joint organisations of councils, council groupings and associations, incorporated non-commercial not-for-profit organisations, peak industry bodies or cooperatives, incorporated private proponents and entities, Aboriginal Land Councils, religious organisations, organisations established under an Act of Parliament, NSW Government agencies or state-owned corporations, and state or Commonwealth government agencies in jurisdictions sharing a border with New South Wales. Unincorporated entities could not apply. Projects had to be infrastructure proposals located in eligible Local Government Areas in New South Wales or neighbouring jurisdictions covered by formal cross-border agreements, be demonstrably adversely impacted by recent events including border restrictions, and include proportional co-investment from the neighbouring jurisdiction or private partner in the neighbouring jurisdiction. Eligible organisations were required to apply under their own legal name and ABN if applicable, and ACNC-registered organisations needed a current and up-to-date ACNC record.

What's Funded

Infrastructure projects in eligible cross-border communities that improve economic, social, cultural or environmental outcomes, align with NSW Government priorities, and provide shared benefits with neighbouring jurisdictions.

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Expected Outcomes

Completed infrastructure projects within 3 years that support cross-border communities through improved social, economic, environmental or cultural outcomes, with local procurement, job creation, skills development and shared inter-jurisdictional benefits.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

local_governmentnon_profitcooperativecompanytrustindigenous_organisationother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitycapital_expenditureemploymenttrainingsustainabilityother

Keywords

cross-borderinfrastructureregional developmentcommunity infrastructurecovid recoverylocal governmentnot-for-profitborder communities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund?

The Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund is a mixed grant offered by Premier's Department in Australia, providing $25K – $20M in funding. The Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund is a NSW Government grant program providing targeted investment in social, economic, environmental and cultural infrastructure in cross-border communities. It supports projects in eligible border regions of New South Wales and neighbouring jurisdictions that deliver shared benefits and recovery outcomes.
2

How much funding does the Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund provide?

The Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund provides $25K – $20M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 3 years.
3

Who is eligible for the Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund?

  • Applicants included councils, joint organisations of councils, council groupings and associations
  • Incorporated non-commercial not-for-profit organisations were eligible
  • Peak industry bodies or cooperatives were eligible
  • Incorporated private proponents and entities were eligible, including charities, DGR organisations, benevolent organisations, cooperatives, companies limited by guarantee and/or limited by shares (non-distributing of profits or dividends), eligible trusts, associations, Aboriginal Land Councils, religious organisations, and organisations established under an Act of Parliament
  • NSW Government agencies or state-owned corporations were eligible
  • State or Commonwealth government agencies in jurisdictions sharing a border with New South Wales were eligible
  • Unincorporated entities were not eligible
  • Projects had to be located in eligible Local Government Areas in New South Wales or neighbouring jurisdictions covered by a formal cross-border agreement
  • Projects had to be demonstrably adversely impacted by recent events, particularly border restrictions
  • Proposals required co-investment from the neighbouring jurisdiction or private partner(s) in the neighbouring jurisdiction proportional to expected benefit
  • Grants were available from $25,000
  • Projects were required to be completed within 3 years of the grant announcement
  • Eligible organisations had to apply under their own legal name and ABN if applicable
  • ACNC-registered organisations needed a current and up-to-date ACNC record
4

When does the Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund close?

Applications closed on 28 Jan 2022.
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What activities are funded?

Infrastructure projects in eligible cross-border communities that improve economic, social, cultural or environmental outcomes, align with NSW Government priorities, and provide shared benefits with neighbouring jurisdictions.
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How do I apply for the Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund?

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