Resilient Business Activation Program

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About the grant

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Instructions for Applicants

Before completing this application form, you should have read the Northern Rivers Towns & Villages Resilient Business Activation Program (RBAP) Guidelines.
 

Please note the important information below regarding your application:

  • Your application is not officially submitted for consideration until you click 'Review and Submit' at the end of the form. Once submitted, your form cannot be varied without contacting the team on the details below to have it reopened.
  • Allow enough time to complete your application, consider the time to upload files.
  • Ensure you save your application regularly to avoid losing any information. The save button is located at the top and bottom of each page.
  • If you are unsure or unclear about any part of the application form, please contact us prior to submitting on 1300 679 673 from 8.30am to 4.30pm or email programdesigndelivery@regional.nsw.gov.au and quote your Application Number.
To help you prepare your application, additional information and resources are available on the Program webpage, including relevant application templates and frequently asked questions.
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Program Details

The purpose of the Program is to support the economic recovery of villages and town centres through direct assistance to small and medium sized businesses and local government-led Central Business Districts (CBD) activation and revitalisation projects. 

A total of $9.5 million is available to support the most impacted disaster declared LGAs in the Northern Rivers region of NSW that experienced Direct Damage to local infrastructure due to the February 2022 floods.

The Program has been designed to support projects that will provide a public benefit, with funding available through two targeted streams:

  • Stream 1 - Infrastructure support for Small and Medium sized businesses
  • Stream 2 - CBD activation and revitalisation projects delivered by Councils
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Key Dates

Please refer to the Program webpage for up-to date information.

Expression of Interest Applications Open

Friday 6 September 2024

Expressions of Interest Applications Close

2:00pm (AEST), 4 October 2024

Detailed Applications invited

25 October 2024

Detailed Applications close

2:00pm (AEDST), 29 November 2024

Assessment process

From 2 December 2024

Application outcome date

From 17 February 2025

Funding Deeds executed with successful applicants

Contracting will commence once the applicant has signed and returned their Letter of Conditional Offer with Confidentiality Undertaking.

Project completion

Projects must commence within six (6) months of the commencement date of a funding deed and be completed by October 2027.

Eligibility Confirmation

Please declare this application meets the Program eligibility criteria:
  • It has been prepared by and is being submitted by an eligible applicant
  • Project applications are specific to an eligible Local Government Area
  • Projects can commence within six (6) months of the commencement date of a funding deed and be completed by October 2027
  • Projects can be operated and maintained beyond the funding period
  • Applicants will notify the Department if grant funding is secured from another source
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