Drought Communities Programme Extension

Created 01/04/2019

Updated 18/02/2025

The Drought Communities Programme (DCP) Extension supports communities in the most drought-affected regions of Australia, funding local councils to complete local infrastructure and other drought relief projects.

As at 28 January 2020, 180 Councils have access to $301 million in funding providing an economic stimulus, creating jobs and supporting local communities.

The Drought Communities Programme Extension is being administered through the Business Grants Hub at the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

Information about the DCP Extension, including a list of eligible councils, the program guidelines and application process is available at www.business.gov.au/dcp or call 13 28 46.

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Title Drought Communities Programme Extension
Language English
Licence Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/76327768-7e34-4464-b4a2-6bba32876d32
Contact Point
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
drought.support@infrastructure.gov.au
Reference Period 01/04/2019
Geospatial Coverage http://www.ga.gov.au/place-names/PlaceDetails.jsp?submit1=GA1
Data Portal Data.gov.au