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ACT Better Suburbs Program
A community-driven initiative to improve ACT suburbs through small-scale infrastructure, greening, and community facility upgrades — funded through annual allocations to each Canberra suburb.
Indicative amount
$85,000/suburb/year for community projects
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
Canberra suburbs receive an annual allocation ($85,000 per suburb) for community-led improvement projects: new park benches, tree planting, community notice boards, paths, playground equipment, and more.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: cost of living
How to apply
1. Get involved in your local suburban residents association or community group. 2. Propose a project for your suburb's Better Suburbs allocation. 3. Projects are endorsed through a community consultation process.
You will be taken to www.act.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026