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Regional aviation funding
The South Australian Government offers two funding sources for regional aviation.
1.Support Regional Aviation Program: Provides grants up to $100,000 for priority infrastructure upgrades at regional airports. Applications for Round 6 open Monday 8 November and close Friday 26 November 2021. Projects need to be shovel ready and capable of completion by the end of June 2022.
Read the program guidelines for applicants
Applications can be made via SmartyGrants :https://dit.smartygrants.com.au/SupportRegionalAviationProgramRound6
2.Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program: State Government may provide matching funding towards projects that have been successful in applying for funding under the Australian Government’s Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program (see below). Please contact us if you will be seeking State Government co-contribution.
The Australian Government provides the majority of funding opportunities for airports located in regional and remote locations across several programs. Information about these funding opportunities can be found at https://www.business.gov.au/
Airport location | Funding available for | Program |
|---|---|---|
Aerodromes in Remote locations | Works for essential access and safety up to $3 million | Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program |
Any location | Commercial projects with a landside or commercial focus eg terminals, improving runway for larger tourist/cargo aircraft, business parks. | Building Better Regions Fund |
Regional location | Essential works for access and safety | Regional Airports Program |
Any location | Aviation Security Equipment and related costs | Regional Airport Security Screening Fund https://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/regional-airport-security-screening-fund |