Applications for the Albanese Government’s $15 million Regional and Local Newspaper Publishers Program open today, Monday 1 August 2022, via the GrantConnect website.
The program will deliver on Labor’s commitment to support eligible print publishers by helping them absorb newsprint price increases, which threaten the sustainability of newspapers and journalism jobs across Australia.
Under the program, $10 million is available for eligible regional newspaper publishers, and $5 million for eligible independent suburban, First Nations and multicultural newspaper publishers.
This is part of a $29 million local news and community broadcasting transition package to help regional, local and community media providers.
Local newspapers are vital to a range of communities across Australia, with many Australians relying on them to stay informed and connected.
The Albanese Government will support local news and local journalism jobs.
Applications will be open for 3 weeks from 9am AEST Monday 1 August 2022 until 5pm AEST Friday 19 August 2022.
This is a demand-driven program, with all eligible applicants to receive a grant based on their proportion of print costs. The Department is the final decision-maker for grants under this program.
To find out how apply for a grant, visit www.grants.gov.au/
