About the program
The Regional Development Australia Committees (RDA) program is a national network of 50 Committees, including the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation (collectively referred to in this document as RDAs). RDAs are made up of volunteer local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support economic development in their regions.
The Australian Government has committed funding from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030 for the RDA Committees program.
Eligibility criteria
Only RDAs are eligible for funding under the program.
RDAs are required to deliver a set of activities that have been outlined for them by the
Australian Government in the RDA Charter.
At a minimum, to be eligible RDAs must:
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Be registered for the purposes of GST
- Have an account with an Australian financial institution, and
- Be located in their region, be an incorporated association (other than in Victoria), an Australian local government body, an Australian State/Territory government body or an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.
Total Amount Available (AUD):
$117,700,000.00
Instructions for Application Submission:
The program is demand-driven to fund the operational requirements of the RDAs and therefore, unless there is a specific need, there are no application processes.
Contact Details
Email Address: rda@infrastructure.gov.au
Web Address: https://www.rda.gov.au/