About
Incentive Fund is a recognised and valued component of Australia’s aid program in Papua New Guinea.
The Incentive Fund is an Australian Government competitive grants program that seeks to improve social and economic development outcomes that benefit Papua New Guinean communities including women, girls and people with disabilities.
Funding is available for organisations who want to implement high-quality social and economic infrastructure and other projects designed to improve the provision of essential services and/or strengthen local economies.
The Incentive Fund awards grants between PGK 3 million and PGK 15 million for projects that are designed to meet these objectives and deliver on one of more of the below:
- Improved service provision, such as health facilities or school buildings.
- Better access to economic activities, such as improved market facilities.
- More local jobs and economic opportunity through local business development and expansion.
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Community-driven projects funded and initiated.
20,000
Individuals empowered through economic initiatives.
50
Projects enhancing essential services and local economies.
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Organisations collaborating for sustainable development.
Community driven, accessible and inclusive
The Incentive Fund supports infrastructure projects and other activities that contribute to improved and inclusive essential service provision and stronger local economies.
We work with our partners to ensure those who stand to benefit from a project are actively involved in the design process. This ensures that the needs of a community, including those of women, children, people with disability and other marginalised individuals or groups, are understood and can be met, and that services and/or facilities are accessible to everyone.
Read more about our approach to inclusion here.
Climate change and disaster resilience
Papua New Guinea is highly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters. The Incentive Fund supports projects that incorporate climate change mitigation and adaptation to infrastructure designs, construction and implementation.
Alongside climate change mitigation and adaptation, the Incentive Fund also seeks to fund projects that include design elements that will reduce the risk and impact of disasters and, in doing do, support greater community resilience to the impacts of climate change and disasters.
Read more about our approach to climate change and disaster resilience here.
