The Regional Airports Program is a competitive grants program intended to:
- improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using regional airports or aerodromes
- facilitate improved delivery of essential goods and services such as food supplies, health care and passenger air services
- improve the connectivity of Australia's regions to domestic and global market opportunities
- meet the operational requirements of aeromedical and other emergency services in the region.
In addition, eligible works were expanded under Round 4 to include projects that support air services to transition to net zero aviation technology.
In the 2024–25 Budget, the Australian Government announced the RAP was extended with an additional $40 million in competitive grant funding over three years from 2024–25.
Regional Airports Program—Round 4
Round 4 was open for applications 8 October to 18 November 2024. Please contact the Business Grants Hub with any inquiries at Business website.