State VPA Funding Program Round 4

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State VPA Funding Program Round 4

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About the SVPA Funding Program Round 4

Welcome to the grant application form for the State Voluntary Planning Agreement (SVPA) Funding Program administered by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Round 4 will allocate approximately $62.5 million to state and regional infrastructure projects nominated by councils and agencies to support new homes in areas where SVPA funds are collected.

Please review the program guidelines before completing this form. You can also check out more information including our FAQ on our webpage NSW State Voluntary Planning Agreements.

Instructions for Applicants

Before completing this application form, you should have read the program guidelines.
 
Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
 
If you wish to save a draft, click ‘save and close’. You can return to your draft by selecting ‘My Submissions’ at the top of the page.
 
Submitted applications cannot be edited so ensure all fields are completed and attachments are uploaded.
 
You will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. If you have not received a confirmation email, assume the application has not been submitted.
 
For attachments, please use the following naming convention:

SVPA – Applicant – Project Name – Attachment Type

Note attachments are limited to 25MB each.

For help using the form, refer to SmartyGrant’s Help Guide for Applicants here or their Applicant FAQ here.

For questions about the program or information requested in this form, please contact our program team at svpa.fundingprogram@dpie.nsw.gov.au and quote your application number.

Please note there is a 20 minute automatic time out on the form. Please ensure you save your application frequently to prevent loss of data as you progress. We recommend you save your application every 15 minutes. 

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Program Details

 

A total of $62.5 million is available under this round.

These funds are split up into six regions based on the areas where SVPAs funds have been collected.

The below table sets out the budget for each area. The eligible Applicants can apply for project funds between $500,000 and $5 million, up to the budget in the respective area.

Collection Area

Eligible Applicants

Area Budget

Central Coast

Central Coast Council

$4.04 million

Illawarra

Shellharbour City Council

Wollongong City Council

$6.3 million

Lower Hunter

City of Newcastle

Cessnock City Council

Lake Macquarie City Council

Maitland City Council

Port Stephens City Council

$21.2 million

North-West Growth Area

Blacktown City Council

The Hills Shire Council

$4.54 million

South-West Growth Area

Camden Council 

$4.8 million

Wollondilly

Wollondilly Shire Council

$21.64 million

All

Transport for NSW

Per collection area

 

SVPA funds must only be used for a public purpose under section 7.4 the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including:

  • provision of public services and amenities
  • provision of transport or other infrastructure relating to land
  • conservation or enhancement of the natural environment.

To be eligible for funding under round 4, the proposed projects must be:

  • nominated by an eligible state agency or local council
  • included in an agency capital investment plan (only applicable to projects involving capital expenditure by state agencies)
  • within the region budget envelope allocation for the respective collection area and with a funding value between $500, 000 and $5 million
  • able to be completed by 30 June 2028.

Program objectives

Round 4 of the SVPA Funding Program supports a mix of infrastructure that contributes to housing supply and informs the nomination and assessment process. Its objectives are to:

  • plan, prioritise and provide funding towards the right infrastructure at the right time to support housing and jobs growth in both metropolitan and regional NSW
  • undertake an open and transparent process that assures expenditure of contributions
  • partner with councils and agencies to develop an expanded pipeline of infrastructure projects funded by developer contributions
  • assist with demands created by new development for new public infrastructure, amenities and services.

Disclaimer

The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • submission of this application does not guarantee funding will be granted for any project, and the Department expressly reserves its right to accept or reject this application at its discretion;
  • it must bear the costs of preparing and submitting this application and the Department does not accept any liability for such costs, whether or not this application is ultimately accepted or rejected; and
  • it has read the Funding Guidelines for the Program and has fully informed itself of the relevant program requirements.

Use of Information

By submitting this application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • if this project application is successful, the relevant details of the project will be made public, including details such as the names of the organisation (Applicant) and any partnering organisation (state government agency or non-government organisation), project title, project description, location, anticipated time for completion and amount awarded;
  • the Department will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that any information received in or in respect of this application which is clearly marked ‘Commercial-in-confidence’ or ‘Confidential’ is treated as confidential, however, such documents will remain subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act); and
  • in some circumstances the Department may release information contained in this application form and other relevant information in relation to this application in response to a request lodged under the GIPA Act or otherwise as required or permitted by law.

Privacy Notice

By submitting this Application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • the Department is required to comply with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (the Privacy Act) and that any personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) collected by the Department in relation to the program will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act and its privacy policy (available at: https://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/privacy);
  • the information it provides to the Department in connection with this application will be collected and stored on a database and will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected (including, where necessary, being disclosed to other Government agencies in connection with the assessment of the merits of an application) or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Act;
  • it has taken steps to ensure that any person whose personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) is included in this application has consented to the fact that the Department and other Government agencies may be supplied with that personal information, and has been made aware of the purposes for which it has been collected and may be used.

Eligibility Infrastructure Category

Please select the proposed project's eligible infrastructure category/s * Required
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Clear the selected value for Please select the proposed project's eligible infrastructure category/s
At least 1 choice must be selected. 

Eligibility Confirmation

Please declare that the proposed project is:
  • nominated by an eligible state agency or local council
  • included in an agency capital investment plan (only applicable to projects involving capital expenditure by state agencies)
  • within the region budget envelope allocation for the respective collection area and with a funding value between $500,000 and $5 million
  • able to be completed by 30 June 2028 

Please declare that grant funds will not be used for: 

  • operational expenditure associated with the project once delivered
  • infrastructure already fully funded by a local government or the Australian Government
  • not subject to a concurrent application with other grants that fund the same components of the project
  • expenditure for community consultation
  • costs associated with legal matters for the project
  • any expenses not expressly identified within the scope of the funding agreement
  • expenditure incurred before the announcement that the project has been funded
  • payment of salaries for existing staff or staff not involved in the project
  • administrative overhead items such as office equipment and vehicles
  • mobile capital equipment such as earthmovers and trucks
  • ancillary projects identified after funding was approved.
I confirm that the Applicant and project is eligible according to the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines and acknowledge and agree to the program objectives, disclaimer, use of information and privacy notice as outlined above * Required