Drought Communities Programme - Extension

Overview

The extension of the Drought Communities Programme provides funding of $301 million over three years from 2018-19 to eligible councils to deliver immediate economic stimulus and other benefits to targeted drought-affected regions of Australia. The program will support local community infrastructure and other drought relief projects for communities who have been impacted by drought. Funding will target infrastructure and other projects that: provide employment for people whose work opportunities have been impacted by drought stimulate local community spending use local resources, businesses and suppliers provide a long-lasting benefit to communities and the agricultural industries on which they depend.