Victorian Government boosts regional economies with $3.5 million funding

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Jun 18, 2024

Victorian Government allocates $3.5 million to Hume region for tourism, infrastructure, and business projects. Photo by Murray Silby

The Victorian Government is strengthening its support for regional Victoria with new initiatives to boost local economies and strengthen communities.

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More than $3.5 million will be given to projects in the Hume region from the state government's $25 million Council Support Package.

This package has already successfully started ready-to-go projects in important regional cities and nearby towns.

The funding is earmarked for ventures designed to amplify tourism, enhance local infrastructure, bolster businesses, and empower volunteers.

Grants range from $20,000 to $5 million, based on the project's size and goals.

“We’re supporting and celebrating our unique regional and rural towns, and this initiative empowers them to choose projects that highlight their local landmarks, businesses, and community assets,” State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said.

The Council Support Package has supported 27 projects across regional Victoria and works with the Tiny Towns Fund, which supports important projects in smaller towns of up to 5000 people.

The first round of Tiny Towns Fund projects will be announced soon, with both programs run by Regional Development Victoria.