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Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts · Australia

Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program provides funding to eligible recipients to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia. The program aims to support temporary, targeted job creation and maintenance through road infrastructure and construction activities that benefit local communities.

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Funding

$16K – $11.8M

Closed

30 June 2026

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Eligible Funding Recipients for Phase 4 are the same as for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the LRCI Program • The program is not open to general applications • Eligible Funding Recipients will receive a letter of offer • Participation requires returning a signed Grant Agreement • Project construction can only begin after an executed Grant Agreement and Approved Work Schedule are in place
Eligible Funding Recipients for Phase 4 are the same as for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the LRCI Program. This grant program is not open to applications; eligible funding recipients will receive a letter of offer and must return a signed Grant Agreement to participate. Project construction can only begin once funding recipients have an executed Grant Agreement and Approved Work Schedule.

What's Funded

Construction of priority local road and community infrastructure projects, including road infrastructure and other community construction activities.

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Expected Outcomes

Improved community benefits such as road safety, accessibility and visual amenity, along with creation of local short-term employment opportunities through funded construction projects.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

local_government

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityemploymentcapital_expenditure

Keywords

local roadscommunity infrastructurelocal governmentconstructionemploymentroad safetyregional development

Official Grant Page

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4?

The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4 is a mixed grant offered by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts in Australia, providing $16K – $11.8M in funding. Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program provides funding to eligible recipients to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia. The program aims to support temporary, targeted job creation and maintenance through road infrastructure and construction activities that benefit local communities.
2

How much funding does the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4 provide?

The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4 provides $16K – $11.8M in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4?

  • Eligible Funding Recipients for Phase 4 are the same as for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the LRCI Program
  • The program is not open to general applications
  • Eligible Funding Recipients will receive a letter of offer
  • Participation requires returning a signed Grant Agreement
  • Project construction can only begin after an executed Grant Agreement and Approved Work Schedule are in place
4

When does the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4 close?

Applications closed on 30 June 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Construction of priority local road and community infrastructure projects, including road infrastructure and other community construction activities.
6

How do I apply for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4?

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