This program aims to provide transitional support to implement the Screener Accreditation Scheme. We understand that implementing the scheme will have a financial impact for regional and remote airports who run on small profit margins. Funding will end in 2024.
Its objectives are to:
- support regional and remote airports meet the requirements of the Screener Accreditation Scheme
- increase the delivery and effectiveness of education, training and testing for screening officers and air cargo examination officers
- reduce the cost burden of airport security to regional airports
- support regional airport compliance with the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004.
The grant amount will be up to 100% of eligible expenditure.
- The minimum grant amount is $1000.
- The maximum grant amount is $25,000.
You can apply for up to 2 grants per financial year. You can apply for up to a maximum of $25,000 per financial year.
The program is open for three years commencing 1 July 2021.
- Year 1 – opens 1 July 2021 and closes 30 May 2022.
- Year 2 – opens 1 July 2022 and closes 30 May 2023.
- Year 3 – opens 1 July 2023 and closes 30 May 2024.