The Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) is a grants program funding the delivery of 'place-based' telecommunications infrastructure projects to improve digital connectivity across regional, rural and remote Australia.

Under the RCP Rounds 1 and 2, the Government’s commitment of $230 million (GST exclusive) has generated a total investment of around $413 million (GST exclusive) to deliver 223 telecommunications projects in regional, rural and remote Australia.

Round 3: As part of the Australian Government's Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia (Better Connectivity Plan), funding is available for competitive grants through Round 3 of the RCP.

Applications for RCP Round 3 funding are now open to interested parties from the telecommunications industry, regional communities, regional development organisations and local businesses as well as local, state and territory governments. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with state, territory and local governments, and local and First Nations communities on proposed solutions.

The Grant Opportunity Guidelines and application process are available on the Government’s GrantConnect website under the Grant Opportunity title Round 3 of the Regional Connectivity Program with Mobile Black Spot (Round 7) opportunities.

Applications to Round 3 of the RCP are open until Friday 11 August 2023 (5:00pm AEST).