Placeholder article. Replace the content below with a summary of a relevant grant program — Roads to Recovery, LRCI, DRFA, or state-specific infrastructure funding — and practical advice on how councils can position themselves to apply. Aim for 400–600 words.
About this funding program
Introduce the grant program here. Explain what it funds, who administers it (Commonwealth or state), the total pool available, and which councils or infrastructure types are eligible. Be specific — councils want to know immediately whether this applies to them.
What can be funded
Summarise the eligible works or activities. For example, for Roads to Recovery: sealed and unsealed road maintenance and rehabilitation, bridges, drainage associated with road corridors, and active travel connections. Include any notable exclusions.
Application requirements
Describe what a strong application looks like. What does the funding body look for? Are there co-contribution requirements? Is there a competitive assessment or automatic allocation? What documentation is typically required?
How to position your council
This is the practical section — what should a council do now to maximise their chance of success? Consider: ensuring asset management data is current, having concept designs or cost estimates ready, engaging with the relevant state agency early, and aligning proposed works to the program's stated objectives.
"Add a relevant tip or key takeaway for council engineers and infrastructure managers here."
Key dates
List any known expression of interest or application deadlines, funding round dates, or announcement timelines. Note the date this article was published so readers can verify currency.
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