Applications are open for Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hills & Coast Business Grant 2023.

The aim of this grant is to help manufacturers on the Fleurieu and KI to procure new equipment to improve productivity and address challenges and/or barriers to growth.

A 1:1 co-contribution is required for funding of between $1,000 and $10,000.

RDA is looking to support those businesses where limited funds are actively restricting their capacity to increase growth and productivity.

This year's grant is open to manufacturing businesses located within the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island local government areas, including Yankalilla, Alexandrina and Victor Harbor.

It targets specific areas of need not already supported by available grant programs.

Grant guidelines and an online application form can be found online. Applications close Monday 12 June.