The key objective of the Dynamic Rural Communities Program is to provide R&D that builds capacity in people, industries and communities across rural Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The objectives of the Program are:

• Bolster research and development capacity in the agriculture and fishing industries
• Address future needs for skilled agriculture and fishing labour including shortages
• Add value to information and communication infrastructure investments in rural Australia
• Enhance the capacity of rural communities to manage fundamental change
• Generate knowledge for the benefit of rural people, industries and communities in managing natural resources
• Support Indigenous rural development.

This program is to be funded with a contribution from RIRDC funds to deliver co-investment by other partners and commissioned projects. Other research and development corporations and agencies contribute to the Investing in Youth initiative.