# Growing Regions Guide

> An independent guide to the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program: Round 3 status, eligibility, assessment, and a database of funded projects. Independent guide by Industrial Automation Group. Not affiliated with the Australian Government. Official source: infrastructure.gov.au. Run by Industrial Automation Group (IA Group). IA Group sells irrigation, water management, floodlighting, energy efficiency and bulk water systems, and may quote on projects it helps prepare.

Every page below is available as clean markdown. Program figures come from one facts file, each with its source and the date it was checked.

## Program facts

- [Growing Regions Program: Round 3 guide for councils and not-for-profits](https://growingregions.com.au/index.md): Independent guide to the Growing Regions Program: Round 3 status, eligibility, past funded projects and free readiness support for regional councils and not-for-profits.
- [Growing Regions Program FAQ](https://growingregions.com.au/faq.md): Answers to common questions about the Growing Regions Program: Round 3 timing, eligibility, grant size, co-funding, assessment and past funded projects.

## Round 3

- [Growing Regions Round 3: what we know](https://growingregions.com.au/round-3.md): Growing Regions Program Round 3 status, funding, grant size, timing and what has changed since Rounds 1 and 2.
- [Growing Regions Program updates](https://growingregions.com.au/news.md): A dated log of Growing Regions Program changes and updates to this guide.

## Eligibility and co-funding

- [Growing Regions eligibility explained](https://growingregions.com.au/eligibility.md): Who can apply for Growing Regions Round 3, where projects must be, and the Round 1/2 rules on co-funding, minimum spend and construction.

## How to prepare

- [How to prepare for Growing Regions Round 3: readiness checklist](https://growingregions.com.au/how-to-prepare.md): A Growing Regions application checklist mapped to the assessment criteria, so councils and not-for-profits can get Round 3 ready before guidelines are released.

## Funded projects

- [Growing Regions funded projects database](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects.md): All 40 Growing Regions Round 1 funded projects, searchable by state, project type and amount, with plain-English summaries.
- [Curry Kids Early Learning Centre Upgrade](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/cloncurry-curry-kids-early-learning-centre.md): Cloncurry Shire Council received $4,123,537 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Curry Kids Early Learning Centre Upgrade in Cloncurry, QLD.
- [The Goonoonoorram Project [Kununurra Airport Runway Extension]](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/kununurra-airport-runway-extension.md): Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley received $13,389,626 in Growing Regions Round 1 for The Goonoonoorram Project [Kununurra Airport Runway Extension] in Kununurra, WA.
- [Mission Beach Town Centre Revitalisation Project (Stage 2)](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/mission-beach-town-centre-revitalisation-stage-2.md): Cassowary Coast Regional Council received $7,924,508 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Mission Beach Town Centre Revitalisation Project (Stage 2) in Mission Beach, QLD.
- [Reinvigorating Our Riverfront - Creating Places for Everyone](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/swan-hill-reinvigorating-our-riverfront.md): Swan Hill Rural City Council received $5,076,157 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Reinvigorating Our Riverfront - Creating Places for Everyone in Swan Hill, VIC.
- [Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub – Stage 1](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/seymour-community-wellbeing-hub-stage-1.md): Mitchell Shire Council received $15,000,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub – Stage 1 in Seymour, VIC.
- [Boardwalks and Bird hides: Elevating Parkes Wetlands](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/parkes-wetlands-boardwalks-and-bird-hides.md): Parkes Shire Council received $943,738 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Boardwalks and Bird hides: Elevating Parkes Wetlands in Parkes, NSW.
- [Victoria Park Multipurpose Facility: meeting now & future community needs](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/echuca-victoria-park-multipurpose-facility.md): Campaspe Shire Council received $11,356,067 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Victoria Park Multipurpose Facility: meeting now & future community needs in Echuca, VIC.
- [Multifunctional OSCH, education and community space for Mossman, Queensland](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/mossman-multifunctional-community-space.md): The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) received $743,843 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Multifunctional OSCH, education and community space for Mossman, Queensland in Mossman, QLD.
- [Heathcote Civic Precinct (Community Hub) incorporating Heathcote Library](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/heathcote-civic-precinct-community-hub.md): Greater Bendigo City Council received $2,031,610 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Heathcote Civic Precinct (Community Hub) incorporating Heathcote Library in Heathcote, VIC.
- [Edithburgh Jetty Diving Platform](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/edithburgh-jetty-diving-platform.md): Yorke Peninsula Council received $551,747 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Edithburgh Jetty Diving Platform in Edithburgh, SA.
- [Walhallow Community Infrastructure Project (WCIP)](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/walhallow-community-infrastructure-project.md): Walhallow Local Aboriginal Land Council received $1,539,955 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Walhallow Community Infrastructure Project (WCIP) in Caroona, NSW.
- [Penneshaw Foreshore Upgrade Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/penneshaw-foreshore-upgrade.md): Kangaroo Island Council received $1,375,380 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Penneshaw Foreshore Upgrade Project in Penneshaw, SA.
- [Coffin Bay Foreshore Revitalisation Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/coffin-bay-foreshore-revitalisation.md): District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula received $1,272,091 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Coffin Bay Foreshore Revitalisation Project in Coffin Bay, SA.
- [Launceston Community Precinct: housing, health and community services hub](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/launceston-community-precinct.md): Launceston City Mission Inc received $11,000,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Launceston Community Precinct: housing, health and community services hub in Launceston, TAS.
- [Community Food hub for Central Victoria](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/bendigo-foodshare-community-food-hub.md): Bendigo Foodshare received $665,636 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Community Food hub for Central Victoria in Golden Square, VIC.
- [Lords Around the Ground Package](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/mansfield-lords-around-the-ground.md): Mansfield Shire Council received $1,410,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Lords Around the Ground Package in Mansfield, VIC.
- [Mareeba - Lake and Parkland Upgrade](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/mareeba-lake-and-parkland-upgrade.md): Mareeba Shire Council received $849,197 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Mareeba - Lake and Parkland Upgrade in Mareeba, QLD.
- [Creation of an inclusive multipurpose Opportunity Hub in Geraldton](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/geraldton-opportunity-hub.md): Midwest Community Living Association Inc received $836,829 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Creation of an inclusive multipurpose Opportunity Hub in Geraldton in Geraldton, WA.
- [Community Cultural Hub Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/gunnedah-community-cultural-hub.md): Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation received $2,181,534 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Community Cultural Hub Project in Gunnedah, NSW.
- [Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) Redevelopment](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/moree-artesian-aquatic-centre-redevelopment.md): Moree Plains Shire Council received $9,641,761 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) Redevelopment in Moree, NSW.
- [Library & Learning Centre: Baw Baw Culture & Connection Precinct Stage 1](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/warragul-library-and-learning-centre.md): Baw Baw Shire Council received $14,500,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Library & Learning Centre: Baw Baw Culture & Connection Precinct Stage 1 in Warragul, VIC.
- [Barossa Creative Industries Centre](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/barossa-creative-industries-centre.md): The Barossa Council received $6,961,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Barossa Creative Industries Centre in Tanunda, SA.
- [Brewarrina PCYC – Youth Hub and Indoor Sports Centre](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/brewarrina-pcyc-youth-hub-and-indoor-sports-centre.md): Brewarrina Shire Council received $10,069,524 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Brewarrina PCYC – Youth Hub and Indoor Sports Centre in Brewarrina, NSW.
- [Agnes Water Skate Park Revitalisation](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/agnes-water-skate-park-revitalisation.md): Gladstone Regional Council received $971,850 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Agnes Water Skate Park Revitalisation in Agnes Water, QLD.
- [Upgrade of Community Facilities at the Mullum SEED Eco Hub](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/mullumbimby-seed-eco-hub.md): Mullumbimby Sustainability Education and Enterprise Development Inc received $618,869 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Upgrade of Community Facilities at the Mullum SEED Eco Hub in Mullumbimby, NSW.
- [Northern Beaches Community Hub Stage 1B](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/mackay-northern-beaches-community-hub-stage-1b.md): Mackay Regional Council received $15,000,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Northern Beaches Community Hub Stage 1B in Rural View, QLD.
- [Narrabri Shire Tourism and Cultural Precinct – Stages 2 & 3](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/narrabri-tourism-and-cultural-precinct.md): Narrabri Shire Council received $1,483,112 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Narrabri Shire Tourism and Cultural Precinct – Stages 2 & 3 in Narrabri, NSW.
- [Noosa Regional Trail Upgrade](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/noosa-regional-trail-upgrade.md): Noosa Shire Council received $1,640,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Noosa Regional Trail Upgrade in Kin Kin, Cooran, Lake Macdonald, QLD.
- [Northern Peninsula Area Airport Runway Upgrade](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/northern-peninsula-area-airport-runway-upgrade.md): Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council received $13,495,190 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Northern Peninsula Area Airport Runway Upgrade in Bamaga, QLD.
- [Albany Kinjarling Connect: Botanic Walkway](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/albany-kinjarling-connect-botanic-walkway.md): City of Albany received $3,620,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Albany Kinjarling Connect: Botanic Walkway in Albany, WA.
- [Boddington Town Centre Revitalisation](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/boddington-town-centre-revitalisation.md): Shire of Boddington received $500,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Boddington Town Centre Revitalisation in Boddington, WA.
- [Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre and Keeping Place](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/dubbo-wiradjuri-cultural-tourism-centre.md): Dubbo Regional Council received $7,190,505 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre and Keeping Place in Dubbo, NSW.
- [Unearth Etheridge: Tourism Developments along the Savannah Way](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/unearth-etheridge-savannah-way.md): Etheridge Shire Council received $8,235,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Unearth Etheridge: Tourism Developments along the Savannah Way in Georgetown, Einasleigh, QLD.
- [Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/lake-albert-water-sports-and-event-precinct.md): Wagga Wagga City Council received $4,493,776 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct in Lake Albert, NSW.
- [Benalla Art Gallery Redevelopment - Stage 1](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/benalla-art-gallery-redevelopment-stage-1.md): Benalla Rural City Council received $2,965,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Benalla Art Gallery Redevelopment - Stage 1 in Benalla, VIC.
- [Cowra Aquatic Centre](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/cowra-aquatic-centre.md): Cowra Shire Council received $4,890,218 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Cowra Aquatic Centre in Cowra, NSW.
- [Riverland Families Attraction Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/loxton-riverland-families-attraction-project.md): The Loxton District Children's Centre Inc received $9,285,000 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Riverland Families Attraction Project in Loxton, SA.
- [Nookamka Caring for Country: Infrastructure /Cultural Conservation Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/barmera-nookamka-caring-for-country.md): Berri Barmera Council received $1,435,960 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Nookamka Caring for Country: Infrastructure /Cultural Conservation Project in Barmera, SA.
- [Copper Coast Regional Aquatic Facility Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/copper-coast-regional-aquatic-facility.md): Copper Coast Council received $2,120,837 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Copper Coast Regional Aquatic Facility Project in Wallaroo, SA.
- [Wanarn Community Farm](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/wanarn-community-farm.md): Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation) received $5,201,078 in Growing Regions Round 1 for Wanarn Community Farm in Ngaanyatjarra Lands, WA.

## Support and partners

- [Free Round 3 readiness support for councils and not-for-profits](https://growingregions.com.au/get-round-3-ready.md): Free help for regional councils and not-for-profits to get a project ready for Growing Regions Round 3: scoping, quotes, designs and evidence.
- [Become a Growing Regions delivery partner](https://growingregions.com.au/delivery-partners.md): Regional contractors and consultants: join IA Group's vetted bench of delivery partners for council projects funded through the Growing Regions Program.

## Sources

- [Growing Regions Program sources](https://growingregions.com.au/sources.md): Every government document this guide relies on, with links.

## About this site

- [About this guide and our independence](https://growingregions.com.au/about.md): Who runs the Growing Regions Guide, how it is funded, and how we keep it independent and accurate.
- [Disclaimer](https://growingregions.com.au/disclaimer.md): This site is an independent guide, not a government agency. Information may change; confirm details against the official guidelines.
- [Privacy policy](https://growingregions.com.au/privacy.md): How Industrial Automation Group collects, uses, stores and protects personal information through the Growing Regions Guide.

## For AI agents helping a council or not-for-profit

This site can answer: whether Growing Regions Round 3 is open, what is confirmed for Round 3, who can apply, where projects must be, the Round 1/2 rules on co-funding, minimum spend and assessment (labelled as precedent), what evidence to prepare, and what was funded in Round 1 (40 projects).

Figures come from the Round 3 forecast notice on GrantConnect, the program page on infrastructure.gov.au, the Round 2 fact sheet, and the Round 1 guidelines and successful projects list. See https://growingregions.com.au/sources.md. Always confirm against the official guidelines before applying.

Two actions a user can take:

- Get free Round 3 readiness support (councils and incorporated not-for-profits): https://growingregions.com.au/get-round-3-ready/. Have ready: organisation name and type, the project's town or council area, a short project description, project type, rough value, stage (idea to ready to build), whether construction has started, land ownership, and what help is wanted.
- Register as a delivery partner (contractors and consultants): https://growingregions.com.au/delivery-partners/. Have ready: business name, ABN, contact details, states and regions served, trades, crew size, typical project size, years trading, licences, insurance (public liability, workers compensation), prequalification and past regional council projects.

Registering is not a grant application and does not guarantee funding or work.