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On this page
- 1. Fund overview
- 2. Available funding
- 3. Applicant eligibility
- 4. What will be funded
- 5. Project eligibility
- 6. How to apply
- 7. Key dates
- 8. Application and assessment
- 9. Due diligence checks
- 10. Documentation and evidence requirements
- 11. Notification of outcomes
- 12. Conditions of funding
- 13. Privacy statement
- 14. Department probity and decision making
- 15. Payment of GST on grant funding
- 16. Legislation and policy obligations
- 17. Record keeping for recipients / Accounting and audit
- 18. Further information
- 19. Glossary
- Appendix A
1. Fund overview
1.1 Context
In December 2024, the Victorian Government announced the Economic Growth Statement, a plan designed to build on Victoria’s strengths and address the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
The Statement contains many initiatives and identifies five priority industry sectors: advanced manufacturing and defence, health technologies and medical research, circular economy, digital technology, and agribusiness.
Trunk infrastructure is crucial in enabling industrial land development and driving economic growth across these and other strategically important sectors.
Funding trunk infrastructure will help to enable new investment to occur, create new jobs and additional exports, and drive overall economic growth in regional Victoria.
Trunk Infrastructure is defined as the provision of water supply, power supply, sewerage facilities, road networks, technology and utilities to open and expand key industrial/commercial sites and precincts.
1.2 About the Trunk Infrastructure Fund
The Trunk Infrastructure Fund is a key initiative of the Economic Growth Statement and provides $15 million for grants over 3 years, commencing in 2025-26.
The Fund will operate as a contestable grant program. It will support strategic infrastructure projects in regional Victoria by co-investing in essential trunk services to support and activate private sector investment projects, increase the supply of land for use by business and industry and create long-term jobs.
The funding must help to support the proposed development of a private sector investment project that is attracted/secured and able to proceed due to trunk infrastructure being installed, and assist the growth and development of important industry sectors.
Eligible applicants include businesses and local governments seeking to establish or expand sites that stimulate economic growth, with co-contribution/co-investment and partnership funding of infrastructure a key requirement of the program.
Applications are received through a two-stage process consisting of an Expression of Interest stage followed by an invitational application stage.
1.3 Fund objectives
The objectives of the Trunk Infrastructure Fund are to:
- invest in infrastructure to remove barriers to new investment proceeding
- attract new private sector investment
- facilitate the expansion of existing businesses
- increase the supply of serviced land available for business and industry investment in regional Victoria.
1.4 Fund longer term outcomes
The desired outcomes for the Trunk Infrastructure Fund are:
- increased economic activity from investment proceeding
- additional private sector business investment proceeds/attracted
- increased production, productivity and enhanced local supply chains
- regional economic growth and prosperity, including new jobs and exports.
2. Available funding
Applicants may apply for grant funding between $500,000 and up to a maximum of $2,000,000 (exclusive of GST). Smaller grant amounts may be considered on a case-by-case basis by exception.
2.1 Partnerships, co-contribution and co-investment
The fund is a co-investment model to activate private sector investment projects. Applicants will need to demonstrate how government funding will be leveraged through applicant co-contribution and through other co-investment partners.
All applicants must meet the minimum cash co-contribution towards the total project budget of eligible activities and expenses.
- Applications for projects in the 38 rural council areas and alpine resorts will be required to contribute one third (33%) as a cash-co-contribution towards the total project budget (2:1 ratio). To receive the minimum grant of $500,000 a total project cost would need to be $750,000.
- Applications for projects in the 10 regional city council areas will be required to contribute half (50%) as a cash co-contribution towards the total project budget (1:1 ratio). To receive the minimum grant of $500,000 a total project cost would need to be $1 million.
The co-contribution may come from the applicant organisation or from other funding sources including sector or industry partners. In-kind (non-cash) contributions are not eligible.
An applicant’s co-contribution may include funding from other Victorian Government programs, however, ideally the majority of co-contributions to meet the required funding ratio should be derived from non-Victorian Government sources. In determining the RDV funding level, the total Victorian Government contribution may be taken into consideration.
Applicants must provide evidence that demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the department, that the applicant has sufficient funds available for the stated co-contribution. See Section 10 for evidence requirements.
3. Applicant eligibility
The fund is open to regional local government authorities and private and public sector entities where the project occurs on a site/s in regional Victoria. See section 3.2 for a list of eligible organisations.
Regional Victoria is defined under the Regional Development Victoria (RDV) Act as comprising the 48 Local Government Authorities outside of metropolitan Melbourne, plus alpine resorts as set out in Schedule 2 of the RDV Act.
The Local Government Authorities include 10 regional cities and 38 rural municipalities. and alpine resorts. For the full list of the eligible Local Government Authorities and alpine resorts see Appendix A.
Applications can be submitted by a consortium of multiple businesses and/or developers and must have an eligible lead organisation as the applicant. Applications submitted by consortia should disclose all partners/collaborators and their contributions and clearly identify the targeted industry sector for the investment that is to occur on the site being developed.
Applications involving multiple investors will be prioritised.
3.1 Eligible applicants
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- hold a current and valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
- be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- be an eligible legal entity type as at Section 3.2.
3.2 Eligible entity types
Applicants must be one of the following legal entity types1:
- private sector organisations incorporated and registered with one of the following bodies:
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
- Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) or
- Office of the Register of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC).
- Victorian local government authorities located within 48 municipalities in regional Victoria as set out in Appendix A.
- incorporated joint venture
- public/private partnerships, through an incorporated entity
- Victorian Alpine Resorts as set out in Appendix A
- a co-operative registered under the Co-operatives National Law
- an indigenous organisation incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
- other organisations agreed by RDV at its discretion.
1 Applicant entities must be registered with appropriate regulator/s, which may include but are not limited to: Australian Securities and Investment Commission, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commissioner, Consumer Affairs Victoria and/or other applicable regulators.
3.3 Ineligible applicants
The following entities are not eligible to apply:
- an unincorporated association
- an entity not registered for GST
- State and Australian Government departments and agencies
- an individual
- a sole trader
- TAFE institutions and universities
- pre‑school, primary and secondary schools
- hospitals or health care providers.
4. What will be funded
The Fund will support trunk infrastructure projects that attract strategic investment into regional Victoria and/or assist the development of strategically important industry sectors. Projects will assist to develop key industrial and commercial sites such as:
- Industrial Estates/Employment Precincts: the provision of trunk infrastructure that will support the creation, expansion and activation of local industrial and employment precincts to address industrial land shortages, create jobs, and stimulate local economies
- Business Establishment or Expansions: the provision of trunk infrastructure to sites that enable individual business or a cluster of businesses to establish or expand that will create jobs and stimulate the local economies.
Projects sites could include:
- greenfield – building undeveloped land
- brownfield – land or sites that have been previously used for industrial or commercial purposes and are now vacant and/or underutilised
- existing sites that require expansion and upgrade.
5. Project eligibility
5.1 Eligible projects include
- infrastructure projects on sites located in the eligible regional Victorian local government areas or alpine resorts
- projects that will provide trunk infrastructure in alignment with Section 5.3 Eligible activities and expenses; and
- must meet the minimum cash co-contributions as set out in Section 2.1 Partnerships, co-contribution and co-investment.
5.2 Project characteristics
In determining the suitability of projects, the Fund will look to support projects that:
- align with Trunk Infrastructure Fund objectives and outcomes
- increase the supply of investment ready industrial land
- respond to and address opportunities and challenges relevant to an identified region or place
- can demonstrate a strong evidence base indicating the demand and need for the infrastructure and its expected economic benefits at local, regional, and industry sector levels
- can demonstrate that it will directly attract investment to activate the site and that investment proposed to proceed on the site is well planned and viable
- can demonstrate that relevant consultation has or will be undertaken with:
- local governments on the proposed use and development of the site (for private sector applicants only)
- infrastructure and or service providers
- can demonstrate that major barriers to installing trunk infrastructure at the site have been resolved, and the land is appropriately zoned and ready to be built on
- outline that the relevant approvals, permits and permissions to install the infrastructure are known and either obtained or in the process of being obtained
- align with current and relevant government economic and placed-based plans and strategies (where appropriate).
5.3 Eligible activities and expenses
The grant and co-contribution must be spent on eligible infrastructure activities and expenditure as listed below:
- water supply, storm water and sewerage (e.g. reservoirs, pipes and sewage treatment plants, water quality treatment devices)
- electricity connection and power upgrades or expansion
- communications connectivity – telecommunications, NBN
- road and transport networks
- contractor expenses related to installation and commissioning of trunk infrastructure
- costs associated with planning and design activities (up to 20% of project budget) – consultant fees and professional services, development and implementation of shared funding models required for the delivery of the project.
Note: The department will make the final decision on what is an eligible activity or expenditure in alignment with program objectives.
5.4 Ineligible activities and expenses
The following activities will generally not be considered for funding:
- the purchase of land OR in-kind contribution of land
- strategic planning activities or services, such as planning scheme amendments, growth area plans, precinct structure plans, feasibility or demand studies or business cases to investigate the technical and or economic viability of a project
- projects that require land to be rezoned for the proposed project and other project planning activities that exceed 20% of the total project budget
- expenditure related to plant, equipment or machinery (e.g., specialised machinery for installing infrastructure)
- requests for retrospective funding where trunk infrastructure has commenced (i.e. construction has begun), or those projects which are completed prior to receiving funding approval
- projects requiring ongoing funding from the Victorian Government
- ongoing operating costs or salaries or salary subsidies
- private sector projects undertaken because of a government contract
- projects where funding is normally provided by other state, commonwealth or local government sources.
6. How to apply
Potential applicants must carefully read these application guidelines and the Trunk Infrastructure Fund web page to determine eligibility.
Applications to the fund are via a two-stage application process:
Stage 1 –Expression of Interest (EOI)
Initial step for all applicants. This stage is designed to test the suitability and appropriateness of a project against the fund’s eligibility criteria, objectives and outcomes.
The following is an overview of Stage 1 process:
- Contact RDV to discuss the proposed project, and express an interest in applying either by:
- submitting a project enquiry though the Trunk Enquiry Portal or
- phone or email your local RDV office.
- Submit an EOI form via the departments grants portal (portal link will be provided by RDV regional representative).
Stage 2 – Detailed application
Successful EOI applicants will be invited to submit a Detailed Application for funding.
The following is an overview of Stage 2 of the application process:
- EOI applicants will be notified of the outcome of submission by your RDV representative
- Successful EOI applicants will be invited to submit a Detailed Application via the departments grants portal (a further link will be provided by your RDV representative).
Note: An invitation to submit a Detailed Application does not guarantee that funding will be approved.
All applications (including the EOI):
- should clearly and succinctly describe the activity and proposed project and address the assessment criteria set out in sections 8.3 and 8.4
Detailed applications (Stage 2):
- must provide the supporting documents as detailed in Section 10 ‘Documentation and Information Requirements’.
Potential applicants are encouraged to carefully consider their ability to meet the program requirements and how they will perform against the assessment criteria before committing significant resources to developing an application.
7. Key dates
The fund opens for expressions of interest on 13 February 2026. The EOI will remain open until the program funds are allocated and/or the department closes the EOI stage.
EOIs will be assessed as received and successful EOIs will be invited to provide further information through a Detailed Application.
Applicants invited to submit a Detailed Application must do so within 4 weeks and will be notified of the date that this is due to be submitted to the department.
Upon lodgement of a Detailed Application, the department will provide applicants with an estimated timeframe for when they can expect to know the outcome of their application.
Projects are to be completed within two years from funding approval.
7.1 Project duration
Projects funded through the Fund are expected to commence within 2 months from execution of a grant agreement and completed within two years.
Applicants will be required to supply project specific dates that fit within the above timeframes, as part of their application. Applicants will also be required to provide proposed key deliverables or project milestones.
8. Application and assessment
8.1 Assessment process
In line with the multistage application process, EOIs and Detailed Applications will be assessed against the Fund’s merit assessment criteria:
- EOIs will be reviewed against the assessment criteria in Section 8.3
- Detailed Applications that are made following an invitation to apply will be assessed against the assessment criteria in Section 8.4.
Applications will be assessed in the following manner:
- eligibility and due diligence checks, including financial risk assessments where required
- merit criteria assessment undertaken by a departmental assessment panel/s
- advice may also be sought from other relevant Victorian Government departments and agencies
- an oversight panel committee, chaired by RDV, will provide advice regarding eligible projects for funding to the Minister for Regional Development (consideration may also be given to the geographic spread of projects).
- the Minister for Regional Development makes the final decision to approve funding to eligible applications.
To enable the consideration of strategic and time sensitive projects, government may consider projects that align with the objectives and outcomes of the program to be approved outside of the prescribed EOI, application and assessment process on a limited case-by-case basis.
8.2 Assessment criteria
Submissions will be assessed on how well they meet the assessment criteria outlined below. Applicants will be asked to respond to certain criteria and their weightings.
Applications should address each criterion and demonstrate a case for funding. Any underlying risks and assumptions should be clearly stated.
8.3 Expression of Interest criteria
EOI Criteria | What will be taken into consideration as part of the EOI assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
Site Investment Opportunity |
| 40% |
Trunk infrastructure need |
| 30% |
Site suitability |
| 20% |
Regional economic benefits | How the development of the site, and the investment that it enables:
| 10% |
Applicant eligibility | Applicant organisations must:
| Mandatory |
Project eligibility | The project is an eligible activity and expense as per Section 5.3 | Mandatory |
Location eligibility | The project is located in one of the eligible local government authorities or alpine resorts. | Mandatory |
High level budget | Provide a high-level budget to clearly detail all proposed expenditure items, including the amount requested and all financial contributions to the project including any partners in the development of the trunk infrastructure or the subsequent business investment/site investment opportunity. | Mandatory |
8.4 Detailed application criteria
When preparing a detailed application, applicants should demonstrate how a proposal aligns with the Objectives and Outcomes of the fund (Section 1 (1.3 & 1.4)). The assessments of applications will also include assessment of supporting evidence.
Detailed Application Criteria | What applicants should include in their response | What will be taken into consideration as part of the assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
Project outcomes |
|
| 30% |
Regional benefits |
|
| 30% |
Project feasibility and readiness | Demonstrate:
|
| 20% |
Project delivery | Provide an overview of the proposed project delivery arrangements, including:
|
| 20% |
Total | 100% |
9. Due diligence checks
Applicants may be subject to due diligence checks to enable the department to assess financial and other non-financial risks associated with the application. Such checks may include:
- the potential for reputational risk to the State
- the risk profile, financial viability and management capacity of the applicant over the duration of the proposed activity
- whether the proposal has received funding through other means
- the delivery performance of other grants contracted with the Victorian Government and whether the applicant has failed to meet key contractual obligations.
Outcomes from such assessments may be considered in any decision to recommend or award a grant and in contracting with successful applicants.
The department may, at any time, remove an applicant from the application and assessment process, if in the department’s opinion, association with the applicant may bring the department, a minister or the State of Victoria into disrepute.
10. Documentation and evidence requirements
The Expression of Interest stage (Stage 1) does not require applicants to provide additional documentation or attachments.
For the Detailed Application stage, applicants must supply supporting documents specific to the project as part of their application as per Table 1.
Information provided should be concise, relevant and directly support the proposal.
Supporting material provided through links to non-public websites or platforms where materials can be edited after submission will not be assessed (e.g. documents linked to DropBox or Google Drive).
There may be size restrictions on what can be attached to the application.
If required, the department may contact the applicant to obtain further information.
Table 1 – Documentation and Evidence Requirements – Detailed application stage only
Document Type | Documentation | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
Project Implementation Plan | The Project implementation Plan is expected to contain:
| Mandatory |
Evidence of main budget and costs |
| Mandatory |
Evidence of co-contribution funds | Applicants must provide evidence that demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the department, that the applicant has sufficient funds available for the required co-contribution amount for the project. This may include evidence such as:
| Mandatory |
Letters of intent and/or support |
| Mandatory |
Approvals and permits | Land Ownership
Planning Permits
Other Permits or Permissions The status of other permissions, permits, consents, licences, certificates and approvals that may be required for the project and the anticipated timeframes for obtaining these:
If such plans are not required, evidence should be provided to support this. | Mandatory |
Financial Information * Not required for Local Government Authorities, Alpine Resort Management Boards, State Government Departments and statutory agencies, publicly funded universities and educational institutions | All applicants* must provide evidence which demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the department, that the applicant is financially viable and enables the department to undertake a financial risk assessment. Note: If the applicant is a special purpose vehicle (i.e. a separate legal entity created to manage projects), the applicant must provide parent company financial statements, ownership structure details and other particulars. The parent company needs to be an organisation which has been established for a minimum of 3 years and can financially secure the grant applicant. All applicants* will need to provide the following:
Note: If the applicant’s financial reports are not audited, unaudited financial reports can only be accepted if they have been prepared by an accountant registered on the Tax Practitioner Board We do not accept comparative figures within another Final Report:
* Not required for Local Government Authorities, Alpine Resort Management Boards, State Government Departments and statutory agencies, publicly funded universities and educational institutions | Mandatory (if applicable) |
11. Notification of outcomes
Applicants will be advised via email of the outcome of their Expression of Interest and, where relevant, the Detailed Application.
12. Conditions of funding
12.1 Funding offer
Applicants will be advised in writing if they are successful and if they are required to accept the funding offer in writing.
An offer of funding is not binding on the department unless and until both the department and the applicant execute the grant agreement.
The department requires that any offer remain confidential until after an agreement has been executed and the funding formally announced.
Projects must not commence until a grant agreement has been executed by all parties.
12.2 Grant agreements
Successful applicants will be invited to enter into a legally binding grant agreement with the State of Victoria (State) as represented by the department.
The applicant will be required to sign the grant agreement within one month of the notice of offer. The funding offer may lapse or be withdrawn if the grant agreement is not signed by the applicant within this timeframe. The department is the final signatory to the grant agreement.
The project, and any expenditure of funds associated with the project, must not commence until the grant agreement has been executed. Agreement execution means the grant agreement has been signed by both the department and the applicant.
The grant agreement details all funding obligations and conditions such as:
- the commencement date
- the project and project outcomes
- payments/payment milestones
- funding use
- grant activity/milestone deliverables and due dates
- reporting on project activity, spend and project outcomes
- accounting and audit
- publicity and acknowledgement
- refund events
- termination rights
- compliance with policies and laws (as applicable).
12.3 Grant payments
Payments will be made in instalments in accordance with the executed grant agreement. Payments will be made against the proposed project timelines and on achievement of project milestones set out in the grant agreement.
12.4 Eftsure bank account verification
Prior to grant payments being issued, the department will use Eftsure software for verification of bank details. Eftsure is an Australian digital software company that deliver real time payment verification assurance to payment issuers. It is used to help reduce payment fraud and errors by ensuring electronic funds transfers go to the right payees.
For more information on Eftsure and how they securely verify bank details, please visit the Eftsure website.
Successful applicants will be provided further information on how this process works and what is required of them.
12.5 Refund events
The department has the right to a refund of the whole or part of the Grant amount paid in certain circumstances which are set out in the terms and conditions of the grant agreement. This includes failure to complete the project in the manner agreed to in the grant agreement or where there is conduct which may bring the department, minister or State into disrepute.
12.6 Publicity/acknowledgement of support
Grant recipients must co-operate with the department in relation to all publicity and promotion of the grant.
The department may require grant recipients to acknowledge the Victorian Government's support on all promotional materials and appropriate signage, which must be consistent with the Guidelines for Victorian Government Advertising and Communications (available on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website) or as otherwise specified by the department.
The department may publicise the benefits accruing to a grant recipient associated with the grant and the State's support for the project. The department may include the name of the grant recipient, and the amount of funding granted in any publicity material and in the department’s annual report.
12.7 Program evaluation
Grant recipients may be required to provide additional information to the department in relation to the evaluation of the program or participate in program evaluation activities for a nominated period after program completion.
Program evaluation is critical to the department in understanding program impact, supporting continuous improvement in program design and delivery, and delivering effective grant program outcomes for Victoria.
13. Privacy statement
Any personal information provided for this program will be collected and used by the department for the purposes of assessing eligibility, program administration, program review and evaluation.
The department completes a range of eligibility assessments that may include data matching to clarify the accuracy and quality of information supplied. This is part of an auditing and monitoring processes and for confirming eligibility.
In assessing an application for the program as well as in any audit or evaluation of a successful grant, it may be necessary to share personal information with State and Commonwealth Government departments and agencies, as well as other external experts. If personal information about a third party is included in the application, the applicant must ensure the third party is aware of and consents to the contents of this privacy statement.
The department collects demographic information for economic reporting purposes. No personal information is used in reporting; all reports are presented with aggregated data.
Any personal information about the applicant or a third party will be collected, held, managed, used, disclosed, or transferred in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and other applicable laws.
Enquiries about access or correction to your personal information, can be emailed to regional.programs@rdv.vic.gov.au
Other concerns regarding the privacy of personal information, can be emailed to the department’s Privacy Unit at privacy@ecodev.vic.gov.au
The department’s privacy policy is also available by emailing this address.
14. Department probity and decision-making
The Victorian Government makes every effort to ensure the grant application and assessment process is fair and undertaken in line with the published program guidelines.
Decisions in recommending and awarding grant funding under this program are at the Minister’s and department’s discretion. This includes not making any funding available or approving a lesser amount than that applied for.
These guidelines and application terms may be changed from time to time, within the discretion of the department and the changes will apply to your application.
The department may request the applicant provide further information should it be necessary as part of the assessment process.
Victorian Government staff are required to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees (Section 61) issued under the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic). This includes an obligation to avoid conflicts of interest wherever possible and declare and manage any conflicts of interest that cannot be avoided.
14.1 Applicant conflict of interest
A conflict of interest arises where a person makes a decision or exercises a power in a way that may be, or may be perceived to be, influenced by either material personal interests (financial or non-financial) or material personal associations. A conflict of interest may arise where a grant applicant:
- has a professional, commercial, or personal relationship with a party who is able to, or may be perceived to, influence the application assessment process, such as a Victorian Government staff member, or
- has a relationship with, or interest in, an organisation which is likely to interfere with or restrict the applicant from carrying out the proposed activities fairly and independently.
Applicants must advise the department of any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest relating to a project for which it has applied for funding.
14.2 Feedback to unsuccessful applicants
Applicants may request feedback on their unsuccessful application or Expression of Interest by directing their request in writing to RDV at regional.programs@rdv.vic.gov.au
14.3 Complaints
If an applicant wants to lodge a complaint or provide feedback to the department about the process for a grant application, requests can be made via the department's online complaints form, by sending a written request to regional.programs@rdv.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 878 969.
Requests can be made in relation to the application process and adherence to these guidelines. Re-assessment of an application or overturning of a funding decision for a merit-based grant, will not be considered through the complaints process.
Your complaint will be resolved within 28 business days unless further investigation is required. If further investigation is required, you may be contacted by phone or email asking for additional information.
15. Payment of GST on grant funding
Applicants should note that all project costs included in the application must be exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST or provide written advice from the Australian Taxation Office that no withholding tax is required to be withheld from the grant payment.
If you are registered for the GST, where applicable, we will add GST to your grant payment.
16. Legislation and policy obligations
Local Jobs First
Local Jobs First (LJF) is a procurement policy that ensures that small and medium size enterprises are given a full and fair opportunity to compete for government contracts, helping to create job opportunities.
LJF applies where the value of a grant is $1 million and above in regional Victoria or $3 million and above in metropolitan Melbourne or for statewide projects.
If your project is helping create employment opportunities – including for apprentices, trainees and cadets – you may need to comply with LJF.
Per the LJF Policy and Local Jobs First Act 2003 this Program is subject to LJF. Therefore, program applicants should engage with the Industry Capability Network (ICN) when applying and consider submission of a LJF Plan with their application.
Further information can be found on the Local Jobs First website.
In addition, successful grant recipients must also hold appropriate insurance for the project, for example public liability insurance.
17. Record keeping for recipients / Accounting and audit
Grant Recipients must keep proper accounts as required by law and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.
Recipients may be subject to audit and will be required to retain records following completion of the project and provide access and produce evidence (such as business activity statements, bank statements, financial reports, sales reports and invoices, payroll reports to demonstrate impact and turnover) and assist the department, its representatives, and the Auditor General of Victoria with the conduct of the audit, as required.
18. Further information
Further information regarding this program can be found on the Trunk Infrastructure Fund webpage.
If you have any questions about the Fund or the application process, please contact your local RDV office below or at see our contacts and assistance page.
Note: Some offices may be operating different opening hours. The preferred method of contact is via telephone or email.
Location | Street address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
Ballarat | 300–304 Mair Street | ||
Bendigo | Level 2, Galkangu Bendigo VIC 3550 | ||
Geelong | Federal Mills 33 Mackey Street North Geelong VIC 3215 | ||
Horsham | 21 McLachlan Street Horsham VIC 3400 | ||
Mildura | Cnr. Koorlong Ave and 11th Street | ||
Morwell | Latrobe Valley GovHub | ||
Portland | 13A Richmond Street Portland VIC 3305 | ||
Shepparton | 409–415 Wyndham Street Shepparton VIC 3630 | ||
Wangaratta | Wangaratta Government Centre 1st Floor 62 Ovens Street Wangaratta VIC 3677 | ||
Warrnambool | 703–709 Raglan Parade Warrnambool VIC 3280 | ||
Wodonga | 111–113 Hume Street Wodonga VIC 3690 |
19. Glossary
- Applicant means an organisation that has submitted the Expression of Interest or the Detailed Application for funding for a Grant.
- Application means the application submitted by the Detailed Applicant to the department for funding after being invited to apply following a successful Expression of Interest.
- Co-contribution means the cash contribution the applicant is required to make against the total project cost.
- Co-investment means a partner invests in the opportunity presented by the project
. - Expression of Interest means the expression of interest form submitted by the Applicant to the department.
- Program means Trunk Infrastructure Fund.
- Project means the activities specified in the Application by the Applicant for which the grant is provided.
- Project Site or location means the site address where trunk infrastructure will be installed.
- Grant means funding provided by the department to organisations or individuals for a specified purpose to meet government policy objectives.
- Grant Agreement means a legally binding document that details the terms and conditions of the Grant and sets out the relationship between the parties.
- Grant Recipient means the legal entity that has entered into a Grant Agreement with the department.
- Investment Project means where a business or organisation commences use of the project site and the installed trunk infrastructure.
- State or department means the State of Victoria through its Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.
Appendix A
Projects delivered within the local government areas locations listed below can apply for Trunk funding, in accordance with relevant program eligibility criteria.
Regional cities
- Ballarat
- Greater Bendigo
- Greater Geelong
- Greater Shepparton
- Horsham
- Latrobe
- Mildura
- Wangaratta
- Warrnambool
- Wodonga.
Rural councils
- Alpine
- Ararat
- Bass Coast
- Baw Baw
- Benalla
- Buloke
- Campaspe
- Central Goldfields
- Colac-Otway
- Corangamite
- East Gippsland
- Falls Creek
- Gannawarra
- Glenelg
- Golden Plains
- Hepburn
- Hindmarsh
- Indigo
- Loddon
- Macedon Ranges
- Mansfield
- Mitchell
- Moira
- Moorabool
- Mount Alexander
- Moyne
- Murrindindi
- Northern Grampians
- Pyrenees
- Queenscliffe
- South Gippsland
- Southern Grampians
- Strathbogie
- Surf Coast
- Swan Hill
- Towong
- Wellington
- West Wimmera
- Yarriambiack
Alpine Resorts
- Falls Creek
- Lake Mountain
- Mt Baw Baw
- Mt Buller
- Mt Hotham
- Mt Stirling.
