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Open programs and initiatives

Last updated: 07 May 2026

The open programs and initiatives provide Australian Government funding for water initiatives.

The information in this section will help you to find:

  • what is currently open
  • who is eligible
  • where to go to apply.

In this section

This program will provide assistance for communities impacted by water recovery. The program is currently open to Basin states.

The program funding will:

  • help regional communities to diversify and build resilience
  • support communities to build capacity and prepare for a future with less water
  • respond to local challenges, opportunities, and priorities
  • provide assistance at the same time as water recovery activities. This allows communities to be proactive in managing impacts.

Find out more about the Sustainable Communities Program.

This project provides funding for water supply projects that contribute to water security and drought resilience. It is delivered in partnership with Great Artesian Basin states. Funding is available to landholders who access water from the Great Artesian Basin.

Further Information can be found through the relevant state authorities:

  • South Australia
  • Queensland
  • Northern Territory
  • New South Wales

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