Applications are now open for a share of $25 million in funding for vital upgrades for regional airports and aerodromes under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program.
The Federal Government added two additional grant rounds with $40 million of funding in the 2024-25 Budget.
Eligible projects can include upgrades to runways, drainage, lighting, fencing, navigation and safety training.
Under Round 4, in addition to safety and access works, funding can be used for projects that will help with the transition to net zero in aviation.
This includes technology such as electric chargers and hydrogen fuel storage for aircraft use.
Grants from $20,000 to $7.5 million are available to cover up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for each project.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, said, “I look forward to Round 4 supporting regional Australia by providing jobs, improved connectivity, and lasting benefits for communities such as better access to aeromedical and other emergency services.
“Better connections between regions and cities will also help promote the growth and prosperity of Australia’s regions into the future.
“Nearly $100 million has been made available under the previous three rounds of the program, supporting 194 projects.
“I encourage owners or operators of existing aerodromes and airports in regional Australia to take a look at the guidelines and consider applying to make their priority upgrades a reality.”
Applications open from 8 October 2024 and will close on 18 November 2024.
More information on the Round 4 guidelines can be found here.
