Applications for the second round of the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program have now opened.<\/p>\n
Local MP Darren Chester said the program was a part of the Federal Government\u2019s Future Drought Fund to help communities prepare for drought.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis program is designed to support community organisations, networks and infrastructure that help people and communities prepare for drought,\u201d Mr Chester said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEnsuring our communities and agricultural sectors are prepared for drought, helps to lessen the impact on our farmers and the wider community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Chester said this was part of the Federal Government\u2019s investment in drought impacted communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe program will fund events, activities, training and small-scale infrastructure that assists communities in building their drought resilience capacity,\u201d Mr Chester said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is part of a total investment of $19.2 million to 2023-24 in leadership, mentoring, community capacity building and small community infrastructure to help build drought resilience, supporting farmers and their communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cI encourage all eligible organisations with projects in Gippsland to apply and help boost the region\u2019s drought resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Future Drought Fund\u2019s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program is administered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal.<\/p>\n