Often what we find, I think, is that certain groups understand the system, know how it works and are able to access the information necessary to apply for grants and contributions, but in more rural and remote areas and, frankly, in areas away from the capital, people quite often have trouble accessing that information. I'd be interested in efforts that the department makes to broaden the net as it's cast out to get applicants for this important work.
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