Round Two
Regional Development Australia Fund
Stakeholder Feedback Form
$200 million has been allocated to Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund.
Details on projects to be funded and arrangements for Round Three will be announced in
the coming weeks.
The Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport is seeking
feedback from applicants, potential applicants, local government organisations, not-forprofit organisations, Regional Development Australia committees and other stakeholders
on key aspects of Round Two. Feedback will be used to enhance and improve
arrangements for Round Three.
The questionnaire seeks to identify constructive learning’s from Round Two and is not
intended to be a vehicle to address grievances about the outcome of Round Two. A
separate complaints process is in place, with details available from
http://regional.gov.au/regional/programs/rdaf.aspx.
If you would like to provide feedback on Round Two, please complete the following
questionnaire and email the completed form to [email protected] by COB 15 June 2012.
Please limit your comments on each question to 100 words or two paragraphs.
Thank you taking the time to provide your feedback.
Robyn Fleming
First Assistant Secretary
North West and Local Government Division
Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport
May 2012
Question 1: Please tell us something about yourself. Are you a:
Please tick all relevant boxes.
Yes/No
a.
Local Government Authority
b.
Not-for-Profit Organisation
c.
Member of a Regional Development Australia Committee
d.
Member of the Community
e.
Applicant for Round One of RDAF
f.
Applicant for Round Two of RDAF (Expression of Interest and/or
full application)
g.
Potential applicant for future funding rounds
h.
Other
Question 2. Program Guidelines
Were the Guidelines for Round Two of the Regional Development Australia
Fund clear and easy to understand?
 If not, what sections of the Guidelines could be improved or additional
information could be provided to improve clarity?
Response (limit 100 words or two paragraphs):
Question 3. Expression of Interest Process
Was the Expression of Interest process clear and easy to understand?
Did the Expression of Interest form give you the opportunity to outline and
present the case for your project?
What improvements could be made to the Expression of Interest form,
process and or guidance for applicants?
Response (limit 100 words or two paragraphs):
Question 4. Application Form
Was the application form, including requirements for supporting documents,
clear, easy to understand and simple to complete?
 If not, what changes could be made to improve clarity?
Was the online application process clear and easy to access, understand,
complete and submit?
 If not, what improvements could be made?
Response (limit 100 words or two paragraphs):
Question 5: Assessment Process
Did the Guidelines give you a good understanding of the assessment process
(role of Regional Development Australia Committees, Expression of Interest
process, eligibility criteria, selection criteria and role of the RDAF Advisory
Panel)?
 If not, how could the assessment process have been made clearer?
Response (limit 100 words or two paragraphs):
Question 6: Other Comments
Are there any other comments you wish to make about how the Expression of
Interest, application or assessment process could be improved for Round
Three?
Response (limit 100 words or two paragraphs):