About the RIBG Scheme
RIBG provides block grants, on a calendar year basis, to eligible HEPs to enhance the development and maintenance of research infrastructure.
The objectives of RIBG are to:
- enhance the development and maintenance of research infrastructure in HEPs for the support of high quality research in all disciplines
- meet project-related infrastructure costs associated with Australian Competitive Grants
- remedy deficiencies in current research infrastructure
- ensure that areas of recognised research potential, in which HEPs have taken steps to initiate high quality research activity, have access to the support necessary for development.
The Australian Competitive Grants Register ( ACGR)
Each eligible HEP’s RIBG grant amount is determined on the basis of its relative success in attracting research income from competitive funding schemes listed on the ACGR. Follow the link for detailed information on the ACGR 
Guidelines
RIBG is a programme specified in chapter 7 of the Other Grants Guidelines (made under section 238-10 of the Higher Education Support Act, 2003).
The RIBG guidelines applying to 2008 can be downloaded from the Australian Government’s Federal Register of Legislative Instruments at:
Conditions
Process for determining RIBG grant amounts
Contact: RBGrants@dest.gov.au