A Somerton poultry farm has secured a $500,000 grant to trial an innovative water storage system improving water security.
Grants and funding
Anderson puts Labor on notice ahead of NSW Budget
Roads, hospitals, fire stations, mobile coverage and a new school for Moore Creek — the Member for Tamworth has put Labor on notice ahead of next Tuesday’s NSW Budget.
NSW multicultural festival grants now open
From Diwali to the Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival, NSW’s multicultural grants program has funded it all. Now $1 million is up for grabs — and applications are open until 13 July.
Inverell library to undergo major refresh after $500,000 grant
Inverell Library is set for a major refresh after securing a $500,000 State Library of NSW grant to modernise and revitalise the much-loved community facility.
Grants open to help communities prepare for drought
More than $3 million is available for community-led projects helping rural and regional Australians prepare for drought.
Small grants available for community projects across Armidale region
Applications for the next round of Armidale Regional Council’s Community and Village Grants will open on Monday, 1 June 2026.
Budget leaves regional councils facing impossible choices
Regional councils say the federal budget still leaves country communities behind, warning shrinking grants and rising costs are forcing councils to “operate on the smell of an oily rag”.
Armidale’s APVMA budget winner with additional public good funding
The APVMA has emerged as a surprise winner in the federal Budget, with an $8.7 million funding boost welcomed by industry after years of concerns about the regulator’s performance and resourcing.
Armidale’s BackTrack winners in Australia Post community grants
Armidale’s BackTrack Youth Works is among NSW organisations sharing in Australia Post grants supporting mental health and disaster recovery.
Inland Rail axed, local projects in limbo
The federal government’s cost cutting ahead of the budget will include axing of the Inland Rail project already under construction, with the shocks to be felt keenly in the New England.
