The purpose of the Regional Development Infrastructure Fund (RDIF) is to increase the prosperity of regional communities by facilitating infrastructure that supports sustainable economic development.

The Fund aims to encourage a strategic approach to regional infrastructure development.

Grants are available for up to 50% of eligible infrastructure costs and are awarded through a competitive merit-based application process.

Guidelines and Assessment Criteria  

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that a project meets the eligibility and assessment criteria listed in the RDIF Guidelines and Assessment Criteria:

• RDIF Guidelines and Assessment Criteria (118kb)

Please note: The RDIF Guidelines and Assessment Criteria also explains the application process.

Application closing dates

Applications are assessed three times a year:

• 31 March
• 31 July
• 30 November

More information

For assistance, contact your local Regional Development Australia office. 

 or the RDIF Program Manager, Department of Trade and Economic Development, on the telephone: 8303 2447. 

Other grants 

If your project is not eligible for the RDIF, visit the Funding and Grants Register for a list of other funding opportunities.