Community and industry groups in regional Victoria can now apply for funding under the latest round of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI). The Government is investing a further $5.6 million in initiatives that will deliver safety improvements across Australia’s heavy vehicle industry, protect all road users and grow the economy.…
DetailsThe Australian and Victorian Governments have invested in local projects under the Risk and Resilience Grants Program to further protect our communities from bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said local organisations in the region would benefit. “These risk reduction and mitigation initiatives will better…
DetailsLocal governments in the electorate of McEwen have received their second 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the funding is untied, allowing councils to spend the grant according to their own local priorities. “Local governments are vital to building safer…
DetailsLocal governments in Bendigo have received their second 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the funding is untied, allowing councils to spend the grant according to their own local priorities. “Local governments are vital to building safer and stronger communities,”…
DetailsLocal governments in North East Victoria have received their second 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the funding is untied, allowing councils to spend the grant according to their own local priorities. “Local governments are vital to building safer and…
DetailsOrganisations across regional Victoria are being encouraged to apply for their share in $150 million in funding, as part of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Off-farm Efficiency Grants Program. Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt and Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said applications are now open for the program, which…
DetailsUp to $20 million in Australian Government grants is available for innovative research that addresses priority knowledge gaps in soil health and soil management as a part of the ‘Soil Science Challenge’. The new research grants will tackle soil research priorities around carbon dynamics, hydrology, biology and nutrients, and the soil/root interface. Nationals Senate Leader…
DetailsThe Australian Government will invest $242.7 million in new partnerships between universities and industry to establish centres of world-class research commercialisation capability that help create new businesses, products and jobs. The creation of four leading Vanguard Universities is the first initiative in the Government’s new research commercialisation reform agenda, which will apply Australia’s best minds…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in the upgrade of road infrastructure in North East Victoria, as part of the $2.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. This program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local economies to help…
DetailsA round of grant funding will be offered to industry to develop projects and initiatives to support the growth, retention, and sustainability of the agricultural workforce. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud and Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the $7.3 million AgUP grants program would encourage the agriculture,…
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