The Incentive Fund has a long history of supporting organisations and activities across Papua New Guinea. Since 2000, more than PGK 700 million has been awarded to partners in health, education, agriculture, economic development, water and sanitation, and governance and administration.
Explore the map below for more information on projects delivered with an Incentive Fund grant since 2000.
The Incentive Fund has worked to capture the impact of funded projects over the past 20 years in our Legacy video series.
Incentive Fund funded the primary health care projects. The projects contributed to improving health facilities and facilitating training and workshops...
Mt Hagen Catholic Health Services was awarded an Incentive Fund grant to launch transformative projects in four vibrant communities: Kuruk,...
In 2000, the PNG-Australia Partnership awarded the first Incentive Fund grant to the Salvation Army Boroko Primary School, facilitating the...
Since 2006, the PNG-Australia Partnership has provided 3 grants to Nazarene Health Ministries through the Incentive Fund program. The grants...
The PNG-Australia Partnership has been dedicated to supporting girls’ education in PNG for decades. The Notre Dame Secondary School in...
In 2004, the Mt Hagen Local Level Government received a grant from the PNG-Australia Partnership to upgrade the Hagen Market...
The PNG-Australia Partnership has provided three Incentive Fund grants totalling PGK28.1 million to Divine Word University, the first in 2002,...
Supporting high-quality technical and vocational education and training has consistently been a priority for the PNG-Australia Partnership’s Incentive Fund Program....
In Phase 1 of the Incentive Fund, the University of Natural Resources in Kerevat, East New Britain Province received a...
In 2002 and again in 2014, the PNG-Australia Partnership provided 2 Incentive Fund grants to Marianville Secondary School to improve...
Alotau General Hospital in Milne Bay Province received its first grant under Phase 1 of the PNG-Australia Partnership’s Incentive Fund...
In 2017, the PNG-Australia Partnership provided an Incentive Fund grant to construct a new School of Business Studies Complex at...
The PNG-Australia Partnership is dedicated to supporting PNG’s research capacity through infrastructure support with 10 new offices for research staff,...
Through the PNG-Australia Partnership and the Incentive Fund, new facilities and accommodations were built for teachers and students at the...
Mt Hagen Technical College received an Incentive Fund grant to construct a large diesel heavy equipment fitting (DHEF) workshop, six...
The PNG Institute of Medical Research utilised an Incentive Fund grant to construct a library, an archive, a lecture theatre,...
Rice Livelihood Development Project in Western Province
Sector(s)
Agriculture
Location
Western Province
Organisation
Ok Tedi Development Foundation
Completion Date
November 2022
IFA Expenditure
K3,800,000
Phase 1 of the Rice Livelihood Development Package will support more than 2,000 interested growers, including women’s groups and schools in the Kaviananga and Bamu floodplains of the Middle Fly district of Western Province to produce dryland and irrigated rice for local consumption and trials for commercial-scale processing and marketing of four different rice varieties. Addressing the Government of Papua New Guinea’s Medium-Term Development Plan III and the PNG Rice Policy 2015 – 2030 by reducing reliance on imported rice, this project is part of the Fly River Provincial Government’s the WestAgro Master Plan to support ongoing agribusiness opportunities.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Bosset, Middle Fly District, Western Province
Organisation
Catholic Health Services – Kiunga
Completion Date
September 2022
IFA Expenditure
K9,869,962
Provide expanded and improved health-care services to the people of Bosset and the catchment villages through the construction and furnishing of the health centre and patient wards, maternity ward, staff houses, incinerator, workshop, generator shed and fencing.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Southern Highlands Province (now Hela Province)
Organisation
Catholic Diocese of Mendi
Completion Date
September 2005
IFA Expenditure
K10,653,407
New specialist and other classrooms, dormitories, teacher houses and utilities.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Tari-Pori District, Hela Province
Organisation
Oil Search Foundation in partnership with Hela Provincial Health Authority
Completion Date
February 2020
IFA Expenditure
K9,999,998
Construction of a 2-storey, 24-bed female staff accommodation block, fully furnished as well as upgrade of the kitchen facilities, mess hall and power supply systems.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Mendi, Southern Highlands Province
Organisation
Mother of Divine Shepherd Kumin Primary School
Completion Date
June 2026
IFA Expenditure
K0
This project expands and upgrades the school infrastructure and creates an enabling and safe environment for providing quality and inclusive primary education. The school aims to enrol more girls and provide special facilities for them and students with disabilities.
Improvements will also attract more specialised teachers.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
Lorengau, Manus Province
Organisation
Manus Provincial Administration
Completion Date
April 2015
IFA Expenditure
K8,113,039
Upgrade to the Lorengau Market in Manus Province, enabling an increase in the number of stalls from 480 to 740 provision for 8 small shops and upgraded WASH facilities.
Inclusive Community Empowerment Project
Sector(s):Rural Development
Location: Kavieng, New Ireland Province
Organisation:Adventist Development Relief Agency PNG
Completion Date: July 2020
IFA Expenditure: PGK3,711,487
Improve the wellbeing of people in rural communities in Kavieng District through the provision of water and sanitation, adult literacy and climate change adaptation interventions.
Sector(s)
Rural Development
Location
Autonomous Region of Bougainville
Organisation
World Vision (PNG) Trust,
Completion Date
March 2006
IFA Expenditure
K4,582,610
Construction of safe water systems and VIP latrines to improve health and sanitation
Sector(s)
Education
Location
East New Britain
Organisation
University of Vudal / UniQUEST
Completion Date
August 2005
IFA Expenditure
K12,527,559
Provision of improved farming technologies, skills and market, improve access to training, information and credit.
Sector(s)
Research
Location
East New Britain
Organisation
National Agricultural Research Institute
Completion Date
November 2013
IFA Expenditure
K5,010,000
Rebuild of NARI office, research facilities and guesthouses at Kerevat.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Kokopo, East New Britain
Organisation
Sonoma Adventist College
Completion Date
September 2013
IFA Expenditure
K2,246,135
Upgrade and provision of female accommodation and construction of allied health science building.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
East New Britain Province
Organisation
Provincial Education Department
Completion Date
September 2006
IFA Expenditure
K6,338,408
Construction of new staff houses, school buildings and facilities.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
East New Britain
Organisation
Saint Mary’s Hospital, Vunapope
Completion Date
August 2013
IFA Expenditure
K2,262,744
Upgrade and refurbishment of nurse’s accommodation and ablution facilities.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Sonoma, East New Britain Province
Organisation
Sonoma Adventist College
Completion Date
March 2025
IFA Expenditure
K0
Funded by Australia’s Incentive Fund, this project will construct a new library including an early childhood education centre at the Sonoma Adventist College in Kokopo, East New Britain province. The new facilities will increase access to education for women by
providing safe childcare opportunities, as well as increase accessibility and quality of early childhood education training for local students. The facility will increase research and study opportunities in a safe environment, provide appropriate early childhood education for between 20-30 children annually, reduce barriers to women’s participation in education and increase access to qualified early childhood educators, with at least 15 students annually able to access new practicum opportunities.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Pata Painave, Pomio District, East New Britain Province
Organisation
Hargy Oil Palms Limited
Completion Date
February 2018
IFA Expenditure
K3,256,209
Develop new infrastructure for Pata Painave Primary School, including classrooms, teachers’ accommodation, ablution blocks and sports areas. Construction of a women’s resource and training centre, offering life skills training.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Palmalmal, Pomio District, East New Britain Province
Organisation
East New Britain Provincial Administration
Completion Date
December 2019
IFA Expenditure
K3,500,000
Construction of new classrooms, science laboratories and ablution blocks to improve school infrastructure and meet secondary school learning requirements.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
West New Britain
Organisation
New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL)
Completion Date
April 2002
IFA Expenditure
K4,541,255
Construction of a Kulu-Dagi river bridge.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Bosset, Middle Fly District, Western Province
Organisation
Catholic Health Services – Kiunga
Completion Date
September 2022
IFA Expenditure
K9,869,962.00
Provide expanded and improved health-care services to the people of Bosset and the catchment villages through construction and furnishing of the health centre and patient wards, maternity ward, staff houses, incinerator, workshop, generator shed and fencing.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Kimbe, West New Britain Province
Organisation
Caritas Sisters of Jesus
Completion Date
May 2024
IFA Expenditure
K14,400,000
Increased proportion of students at Caritas Kimbe Technical Secondary School living on campus (versus day students) with enhanced facilities providing safe, hygiene and comfort and reduce overcrowding.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
Enga Province
Organisation
Paiam Development Company
Completion Date
January 2002
IFA Expenditure
K1,017,370
Construction of Paiam Market
Sector(s)
Health
Location
West New Britain Province
Organisation
West New Britain Development Corporation
Completion Date
February 2008
IFA Expenditure
K6,471,747
Construction of a multi-purpose specialists centre with dental, x-ray, pharmacy, consulting and medical records rooms, a pathology laboratory, kitchen, haus win and kiosk and public toilets. Walkways, a car park and landscaping were included.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Milne Bay Province
Organisation
Sideia Health Centre
Completion Date
March 2014
IFA Expenditure
K5,243,362
Construction of new health facilities, staff houses and jetty upgrade.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Alotau, Milne Bay Province
Organisation
Alotau General Hospital Board of Management
Completion Date
May 2006
IFA Expenditure
K9,331,331
Provision of an operating theatre complex, a surgical ward, 8 nurse units, one house, 2 duplexes and a six-room hostel, 5 other staff houses and refurbishing or upgrading of the laundry, kitchen, incinerator and water and electricity.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Milne Bay Province
Organisation
Catholic Diocese of Alotau
Completion Date
June 2004
IFA Expenditure
K9,945,235
New school facilities, teachers’ housing and school resources.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Milne Bay Province
Organisation
Alotau General Hospital Board of Management
Completion Date
May 2006
IFA Expenditure
K9,331,331
Provision of a fully equipped operating theatre complex, a surgical ward, 8 nurses’ units, one house, 2 duplexes and a six-room hostel, 5 other staff houses and refurbishing or upgrading of the laundry, kitchen, incinerator and water and power.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Northern Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
The Incentive Fund funded improved health facilities and training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
Oro Province
Organisation
Oil Palm Industry Cooperation (OPIC)
Completion Date
April 2007
IFA Expenditure
K4,946,787
Construction of roads and bridges
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Morobe Provinces
Organisation
Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date
July 2008
IFA Expenditure
K3,154,516
Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in Easter Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces, and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Lae, Morobe Province
Organisation
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Completion Date
December 2025
IFA Expenditure
K0
The PNG-Australia Partnership through the Incentive Fund provided a grant to the University of Technology for the construction of a new female dormitory which will support additional female enrolments in technical disciplines each year, by providing safe, secure accommodation. The new dormitory provides access to safe, modern student accommodation will reduce overcrowding in existing dormitories and support more women to study technical disciplines, increasing their opportunities for employment in lucrative fields post-graduation. The project is expected to increase female student enrolments, increase the number of students housed on campus and improve student living conditions and educational outcomes. The new 100-bed female student dormitory at the Unitech Lae campus, with fixtures to support study, including tables and ICT equipment.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Morobe Province
Organisation
Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA)
Completion Date
May 2006
IFA Expenditure
K4,127,096.00
Provision of improved health and sanitation of rural areas through construction of water supply systems and improved latrines.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Central Province, Eastern Highlands Province
Organisation
Salvation Army PNG
Completion Date
July 2007
IFA Expenditure
K5,160,730.00
The Phase II program continued with more training in health services and promotion, skills development, literacy, safe water, hygiene and nutrition.
Sector(s)
Research
Location
Eastern Highlands Province, Madang Province, East Sepik Province
Organization
PNG Institute of Medical Research
Completion Date
June 2005
IFA Expenditure
K6,840,855
Construction of a library, an archive, a lecture theatre, operational research unit and staff housing
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Eastern Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Organisation
Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date
July 2008
IFA Expenditure
K3,154,516
Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in Eastern Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces, and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector(s)
Research
Location
Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Madang, Madang Province, Maprik, East Sepik Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
The PNG Institute of Medical Research utilised an Incentive Fund grant to construct a library, an archive, a lecture theatre and an Operational Research Unit, along with housing for officers and staff in Goroka, Madang and Maprik. They renovated existing facilities to create a better laboratory space, a computer laboratory, larger administration offices, and improved housing in Goroka and Madang, responding to the growing demands for health-related research that were stretching both the current staff and the new resources.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Eastern Highlands Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
The Incentive Fund funded improved health facilities and training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Central Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Incentive Fund funded the primary health care projects. The projects contributed to improving health facilities and facilitating training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Eastern Highlands
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Incentive Fund funded the primary health care projects. The projects contributed to improving health facilities and facilitating training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Gulf Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Incentive Fund funded the primary health care projects. The projects contributed to improving health facilities and facilitating training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Northern Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Incentive Fund funded the primary health care projects. The projects contributed to improving health facilities and facilitating training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Eastern Highlands
Organisation
Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date
July 2008
IFA Expenditure
K3,154,516.00
Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in Easter Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces, and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
