The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has launched the latest round of its community well-being grants.

In the past they have been used to fund the likes of wellness days, community barbecues, school excursions and health-check clinics.

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WNSW PHN acting chief executive officer Robert Strickland said the grants were "especially timely" given the recent challenges faced by the region.

"While most parts of our region have been experiencing drought or drought-like conditions since mid-2017, given the vast expanse of the WNWS PHN region, so many of our communities have also been facing their own unique trials," he said.

"There have been communities affected by flooding and storm damage, and many inundated with plague-like proportions of mice as well as other natural disasters.

"..we encourage everyone to take a serious look at our grants funding and be inspired to assist the well-being and long-term resilience of their local community."

The grants are funded through the federal government's Empowering Our Communities Program.

Federal Member for Parkes and Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton said they aimed to build resilience in communities and improve the mental health of their residents.

"These grants are making a real difference in the Parkes electorate, funding initiatives such as wellness days, community barbecues, school excursions and health-check clinics across the region," he said.

"While most of the state is now out of drought, many towns in my electorate have this year been impacted by storms and floods.

"I encourage eligible organisations in these areas to consider how they could use a grant to help their communities recover."

Businesses, organisations, and community groups can apply for a grant of up to $20,000.

Applications for grants will remain open to 5pm on June 4 or until funds are exhausted, or the WNSW PHN closes off applications on its website.

Application forms can be found at www.wnswphn.org.au/drought.

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