Extra time made available for BLER funding applications
Communities and businesses in bushfire-impacted regions of NSW now have till 28 January to apply for grants under the $250 million Bushfire Local Economic Recovery (BLER) fund.
Federal
Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said the deadline extension would
enable as many communities and businesses as possible to access BLER funding
provided by both the Federal and NSW governments.
“I
encourage fire-affected communities in NSW to get together and consider what
their community needs to boost their economy, their wellbeing and their
recovery, and I look forward to seeing what people come up with and the
benefits that will flow long-term,” Mr Littleproud said this week
NSW Deputy
Premier John Barilaro said an additional 12 months has also been provided for
successful applicants to deliver their BLER projects, with all projects now to
be completed by June 2023.
Grants of
between $200,000 and $20 million will be available through the BLER Fund for
projects such as:
- Restoration of bushfire impacted roads;
- Local community and cultural infrastructure;
- Community wellbeing and mental health programs;
- Tourism campaigns (including digital product development) and regional events;
- Workforce adaptation and work-ready training programs;
- Local infrastructure including walking and mountain bike trails to support communities and bring in tourists
- Regeneration activities to support recovery of the local natural environment; and
- Neighbourhood safer places.
Click here for more information about BLER applications, including guidelines.