Regional Airports Program opens

Applications for parties seeking grants from the Commonwealth’s $100m Regional Airports Program will open on October 24.

There is a total $45m available in the first round of grants, ranging between $20,000 and $2 million.

Program will improve the safety and accessibility of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia by supporting critical air infrastructure that will:

• improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using regional airports or aerodromes

• facilitate improved delivery of essential goods and services such as food supplies, health care and passenger air services

• improve the connectivity of Australia’s regions to domestic and global market opportunities

• meet the operational requirements of aeromedical and other emergency services in the region.

Applications close 5pm AEDT 12 December

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