Federal Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP, has welcomed more than $130,000 in funding to local organisations across Nicholls.

“Farmers are struggling their stock and crops are struggling, they need assistance now,” Mr
Birrell said.

The Australian Government funding is from the Stronger Communities Grant Programme which aims to support communities with small infrastructure projects.

Mr Birrell said he looked forward to seeing a range of projects come to fruition across the region.

“While small, these grants will make a significant impact on our communities and help get long awaited projects off the ground,” Mr Birrell said.

“These projects address a wide range of community needs and will support increased participation in our communities,” Mr Birrell said.

Mr Birrell said the grant programme was once again oversubscribed and he continued to call on the Albanese Government to invest more in regional communities.

“My office received dozens of applications and unfortunately there was a limited amount of funding available,” Mr Birrell said.

“Being oversubscribed shows the great need in our communities and is a clear indication for more regionally targeted funding,” Mr Birrell said.   

Mr Birrell said he looked forward to seeing the positive impact these projects will have across the region”.