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Drought Stimulus Package

Department of Regional NSW · Australia

The NSW Drought Stimulus Package is a Regional Growth Fund initiative aimed at boosting local economies and creating local jobs in drought-impacted regional New South Wales. It has supported infrastructure, critical town water projects, local drought support packages, stimulus initiatives and country show sponsorships.

Funding

Up to $170M

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Activities are targeted to drought impacted areas of regional New South Wales • No further detailed applicant eligibility criteria are provided on the page
The page states the package is for drought impacted areas of regional New South Wales. No detailed applicant eligibility criteria, entity requirements, or assessment rules are provided on the page.

What's Funded

Infrastructure projects, critical town water projects, local drought support packages, community wellbeing activities, stimulus initiatives and country show sponsorships in drought-impacted regional areas.

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Expected Outcomes

Immediate economic stimulus, local job creation, improved community wellbeing and support for drought-impacted regional communities.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

local_governmentnon_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityemploymentcapital_expendituresustainabilityother

Keywords

Regional Growth Funddroughtregional New South Waleseconomic stimulusjob creationinfrastructuretown watercommunity wellbeing

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Drought Stimulus Package?

The Drought Stimulus Package is a mixed grant offered by Department of Regional NSW in Australia, providing Up to $170M in funding. The NSW Drought Stimulus Package is a Regional Growth Fund initiative aimed at boosting local economies and creating local jobs in drought-impacted regional New South Wales. It has supported infrastructure, critical town water projects, local drought support packages, stimulus initiatives and country show sponsorships.
2

How much funding does the Drought Stimulus Package provide?

The Drought Stimulus Package provides Up to $170M in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Drought Stimulus Package?

  • Activities are targeted to drought impacted areas of regional New South Wales
  • No further detailed applicant eligibility criteria are provided on the page
4

What activities are funded?

Infrastructure projects, critical town water projects, local drought support packages, community wellbeing activities, stimulus initiatives and country show sponsorships in drought-impacted regional areas.
5

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