6. The CRDP depended to a greater extent on funds and services from other government departments, provinces and municipalities. As most of the costs were budgeted elsewhere, the extent to which the Department has leverage over other departments is a worrying factor; for example, R1.2 billion for a new grant programme for on-site water and sanitation, as part of the rural housing programme and EPWP to target rural areas for short-term employment in labour-intensive sectors.