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
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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.Before you apply
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Immediate economic stimulus, local job creation, improved community wellbeing and support for drought-impacted regional communities.Grant not accepting applications
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- Activities are targeted to drought impacted areas of regional New South Wales
- No further detailed applicant eligibility criteria are provided on the page
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