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Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)

The Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) has been established to improve the competitive capacity of regional Victoria and enhance economic development through investment, job creation and the promotion of export opportunities.

The RIDF provides support for capital works that will enhance the development of rural and regional Victoria to:

  • support new industry development
  • link transport infrastructure
  • improve tourism facilities
  • better link regional Victoria to new opportunities in education and information and communication technologies (ICT) infrastructure

Who can apply?

Applications will be considered from the following organisations in regional Victoria:

  • Local government authorities in provincial Victoria
  • State Government
  • Regional infrastructure providers
  • Regional organisations
  • Business groups
  • Higher educational institutions

How to apply for RIDF funding

For organisations interested in applying for funding, the RIDF guidelines set out all you need to know, including which types of projects are eligible and how projects are selected.

Adobe PDF DocumentRegional Infrastructure Development Fund - Guidelines (PDF 58Kb)
 A detailed and printable version of the RIDF guidelines, including background of the fund, eligibility requirements and the selection process

Contact the Victorian Business Line (VBL) on 13 22 15 regarding any problems with file downloads.

Current RIDF priorities

In addition to general funding available for projects that enhance the development of Provincial Victoria, the Government has also identified and announced a number of Priority Initiatives. 

Announced RIDF projects

A list containing the allocated grants for projects under the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund, from August 2000.

Audit of Industrial Land in Provincial Victoria

Regional Development Victoria has funded an Audit of Industrial Land in Provincial Victoria to aid the strategic planning of industrial land use and development over the next five to ten years.

Hepburn Mineral Springs Bathhouse refurbishment

The historic Hepburn bathhouse has been refurbished with funding from Regional Development Victoria's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund.

RIDF evaluations, reviews and case studies

As part of the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund, Regional Development Victoria undertakes reviews of the projects and programs. Discover more about these programs including the core objectives.

Contacts & assistance

Includes contact details for the RIDF as well as well as general enquiry contact details. 



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News

Refurbishment of Hepburn Mineral Springs Bathhouse
The Hepburn Mineral Springs Bathhouse has been renovated with funding from the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund.

Audit of Industrial Land in Provincial Victoria
This audit has created an online database with maps and detailed information on all existing industrial land in provincial Victoria.

Evaluation of Industrial Estate Development
Read about rural and regional communities that are benefiting from funding assistance to develop or enhance industrial estates.

Economic Impact Assessment of the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) (PDF 78Kb)
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