GRANTS of $200,000 to $500,000 will be delivered for projects to help 35 regions across remote, rural and regional Australia prepare for future drought events.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Murray Watt said the grants are part of a $12.1 million investment under the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund to help regional communities adapt to the changing climate.
“We need to support regional communities to start preparing for the return of dry conditions—now,” Minister Watt said.
“The grants will help communities with greater drought risk build the…
