Free Round 3 readiness support for councils and not-for-profits

We help regional councils and not-for-profits get projects ready for Growing Regions Round 3, free. Tell us about your project and we will set up a workspace, book a scoping call and work through the evidence assessors ask for.

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Who is this for?

Local government councils and incorporated not-for-profits with a regional community infrastructure project in mind, whether it is an idea or nearly ready to build.

What do we help with?

• Scoping the project and checking it against the Round 1/2 rules
• Recent quotes for major costs, which applicants had to attach in Rounds 1 and 2
• Designs and specifications for the parts IA Group delivers: irrigation, water management, floodlighting, energy efficiency and bulk water
• Introductions to vetted delivery partners for civil, building, electrical and other trades
• Structure and evidence for the business case, cost-benefit analysis, risk plan and procurement plan

Why is it free?

Grant preparation, business cases and feasibility studies were not fundable costs under Round 1/2 rules, so councils carry that cost themselves. IA Group offers readiness support free because we would like the chance to quote on the work if the project is funded.

How does it work?

1. Tell us about the project using the form below. It takes about five minutes.
2. Your workspace is set up. We email you a confirmation with the readiness checklist and a link to book a scoping call.
3. Scoping call. We talk through the project, the site and what evidence you already have.
4. Gap assessment. We list what is missing against the assessment criteria.
5. Documentation pack. Quotes, designs and supporting evidence, gathered in one place.
6. Submission-ready review once the guidelines are out.

What this is not

• Not a grant application. Registering with us does not lodge anything with the government and does not guarantee funding.
• Not a replacement for procurement. Councils still follow their own procurement rules. Our quotes support your application; they do not replace a tender.
• Not independent of a supplier. IA Group sells irrigation, water management, floodlighting, energy efficiency and bulk water systems, and may quote on projects it helps prepare.

Tell us about your project

Website

Your name*

Your role

Council or organisation*

Organisation type* Choose…Local government councilIncorporated not-for-profitFirst Nations community-controlled organisationOther

Work email*

Phone

State or territory* Choose…New South WalesVictoriaQueenslandWestern AustraliaSouth AustraliaTasmaniaNorthern TerritoryAustralian Capital Territory

Town or council area of the project*

Project type* Choose…Aquatic centresSports precincts and floodlightingOvals and irrigationWater access and storageTown centresTrailsCommunity hubsAirportsArts and cultureChildcare and educationForeshores and jettiesFood and farmingParks and open spaceTourismOther

Describe the project in a few sentences*

What you want to build or upgrade, and who it is for.

Rough total project value* Choose…Under $500K$500K to $1M$1M to $5M$5M to $15MOver $15MNot sure yet

Where is the project up to?* Choose…Idea onlyConcept designDetailed designQuotes in handReady to buildNot sure

Has construction started?*

Yes No

Under Round 1/2 rules, projects that had started construction were not eligible.

Who owns the land? Choose…We own itAnother party owns it (we have or can get permission)Not sure

What help would be useful?

Understanding eligibility Scoping the project Quotes and costings Designs and specifications Business case and cost-benefit analysis Procurement and delivery plan Introductions to delivery partners

When would you like the project built? Choose…Within 12 months of funding1 to 2 years2 years or moreNot sure

How did you hear about us?

I agree that my answers go into a shared workspace with Industrial Automation Group (IA Group) and any delivery partners I agree to involve, and that IA Group may contact me about this project. I understand this is not a grant application and does not guarantee funding.*

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Last updated 30 October 2026. Markdown version