GROWING REGIONS PROGRAM
The Australian Government's new $600 million Growing Regions Program will provide grants of between $500,000 and $15 million to local government entities and not-for-profit organisations, for capital works projects that deliver community and economic infrastructure projects across regional and rural Australia.
The program guidelines* are now available for eligible applicants to start preparing Expressions of Interest. Further information on the application process, including application forms, will be provided when Round 1 opens on 5 July 2023.
There will be a two-stage application process. Under Stage One, applicants will be required to submit Expressions of Interest which will be assessed to ensure projects meet eligibility requirements, project readiness and program suitability, and are aligned with regional priorities for the area.
Expressions of Interest that are assessed as meeting requirements and approved to proceed will be invited to submit a full application (Stage Two).
*Please note when accessing the guidelines, the mapping tool is undergoing testing and is not yet accessible. The link is expected to be available by the end of the week. Further advice will be provided when available.

EXPORT FINANCE AUSTRALIA
Export Finance Australia is the Australian Government's export credit agency.
If your business needs finance to support your export transactions, and your bank is unable to help, a Government-backed Small Business Export Loan could provide you with the necessary funds to satisfy your cashflow needs.
Your business must have a turnover of between $250K and $10 million and have been trading for at least 2 years.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING GROWTH CENTRE
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) is an Industry Growth Centre funded by the Australian Government to transform Australian manufacturing to be more globally competitive and generate the demand for jobs.
Initiatives administered by the AMGC include the AMGC Core Projects Fund, supporting projects to commercialise innovation, and the Advanced Manufacturing Early Stage Research Fund, which is intended to benefit smaller firms and early stage research. The AMGC also operates the Manufacturing Academy which provides free education, guidance and leadership for Australian manufacturers.
OTHER BUSINESS & COMMUNITY FUNDING
GrantConnect [Aust Govt]
GrantConnect publishes forecast and current Australian Government grant opportunities and grants awarded.
Grants Finder [Qld Govt]
Find a grant or assistance in Queensland including information on grants, rebates, loans, subsidies or training.
business.gov.au
The Australian Government's business.gov.au site has information on grants and assistance for business from all levels of Government.
Austrade Export Grants
The Export Market Development Grants scheme is a financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters.
Advance Queensland
Are you an innovator? Browse the range of grants and assistance from Advance Queensland for startups and entrepreneurs.
Logan City Council
Logan City Council offers a range of grants to community organisations, individuals, clubs and services.
Redland City Council
Redland City Council provides grants and sponsorship to individuals and organisations for projects that benefit the local community.
Small Business Grants
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training offer a range of grants that allow Queensland small businesses to recover, grow and thrive.
LETTER OF SUPPORT
If you are applying for funding and would like a letter of support from RDA Logan & Redlands, click here to submit a request.