RDAF
RDA SYDNEY TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN RDAF ROUND TWO
4 November 2011
Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Simon Crean MP today announced the opening of Round Two, worth $200 million.
Key aspects of Round Two include a two-stage application process that will reduce costs for applicants, local decision making is embedded in the process, and provide early certainty for proponents about their application.
As part of this new role, RDA committees will review Expressions of Interest (EOI) from all potential applicants and select three viable priority projects for their region to progress to full application.
The new process for RDAF Round Two is:
• Interested applicants are required to email an EOI form to their RDA committee by Thursday 1 December 2011.
• RDA committees will review each EOI and select three viable priority projects for their region that will proceed to full application.
• Full applications will be assessed by the Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government against the eligibility and selection criteria, risk, and value for money.
• Applications will be considered by the RDAF Advisory Panel which will provide advice to the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Simon Crean MP. The Minister will make decisions on projects to be funded.
In prioritising our three viable priority projects, the Minister has asked RDA committees to take into account the priorities of our Regional Plan, the capacity of the project to address needs in the region, the level of community support for the project, impact of the project on the region and neighbouring regions and readiness to proceed.
The RDAF is worth almost $1 billion over five years (some of which is subject to the passage of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax) and will boost economic and community development as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to regional Australia. A total of $200 million has been provided in Round Two.
More information about RDAF Round Two, including the Guidelines for Round Two, key dates and full details on the EOI process can be found at www.regional.gov.au.
RDAF Round One -feedback deadline extended
19th September 2011
Stakeholders are advised that the deadline to provide feedback on Round One of RDAF has now been extended to COB, Friday 23 September 2011.
Stakeholders can provide feedback via an online feedback form which can be accessed here and should be emailed to rdaf@regional.gov.au
The feedback form provides stakeholders with the opportunity to comment on the program guidelines, application form, lodgement and assessment process.
This feedback, along with feedback that has been gathered at a series of review meetings held around Australia over the past two weeks, will be collated and made available on the departmental website www.regional.gov.au
It will also assist the Department during the development of the program guidelines and processes for Round Two of RDAF.
More information about Round One, including a list of the successful projects can be found here.
RDAF Update
4th August 2011
As previously advised, due to the large number of applications received under Round One of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF), the assessment process is taking longer than expected.
The RDAF Advisory Panel is assessing eligible applications and will prepare advice for the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Simon Crean MP, on applications which are ‘recommended for funding’ and ‘suitable for funding’.
RDA committees will continue to be updated periodically on progress and timing of announcements.
If you have further questions please visit www.regional.gov.au or contact the Department via rdaf@regional.gov.au or 1800 005 494.
The $1 Billion Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF)
Alan Pendleton, Chairman of RDA Sydney welcomes the announcement of the Regional Development Australia Fund.
The $1 billion five-year program was announced by the Minister for Regional Australia, the Hon Simon Crean MP, in his opening address at the 2011 Regional Development Australia National Forum held in Canberra during March.
The Regional Development Australia Fund will fund projects which support infrastructure needs and enhance the economic and community growth of Australia’s Regions.
The Federal Government has stated that only RDA supported applications will be considered for funding approval, therefore your application must align with RDA Sydney’s Regional Plan.
To view the guidelines, application form and frequently asked questions please visit the Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development & Local Government website.
- Click here for direct access to the Department of Regional Australia's Website.
- Please click here to view RDA Sydney’s Regional Plan.
- Alternatively, you can contact us for more information.
The new process for RDAF Round Two is:
• Interested applicants are required to email an EOI form to their RDA committee by Thursday 1 December 2011.
• RDA committees will review each EOI and select three viable priority projects for their region that will proceed to full application.
• Full applications will be assessed by the Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government against the eligibility and selection criteria, risk, and value for money.
• Applications will be considered by the RDAF Advisory Panel which will provide advice to the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Simon Crean MP. The Minister will make decisions on projects to be funded.
In prioritising our three viable priority projects, the Minister has asked RDA committees to take into account the priorities of our Regional Plan, the capacity of the project to address needs in the region, the level of community support for the project, impact of the project on the region and neighbouring regions and readiness to proceed.
The RDAF is worth almost $1 billion over five years (some of which is subject to the passage of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax) and will boost economic and community development as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to regional Australia. A total of $200 million has been provided in Round Two.
More information about RDAF Round Two, including the Guidelines for Round Two, key dates and full details on the EOI process can be found at www.regional.gov.au.