PHOTO: Mark Coulton and Jamie Chaffey – call for an extension on Federal funding applications.
Western Plains Councils could miss out on a vital federal community infrastructure funding opportunity due to the unfortunate timing of applications falling during the Local Government election caretaker period, according to Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton.
Applications for Round 2 of the Growing Regions Program – the largest grant funding opportunity for our regional communities – opened on 5 September 2024, when New South Wales councils were already in caretaker mode ahead of Local Government elections on 14 September 2024.
With applications due to close this Thursday, Mr Coulton warns that many local councils have not yet established themselves post-election.