Stronger Communities Program - Round 9

Published on Monday, 20 January 2025 at 8:40:17 AM

Stronger Communities Program Round 9 is now open for grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 for eligible not-for-profit organisations to deliver infrastructure that encourages and supports participation in local initiatives, enhances community engagement, and contributes to creating vibrant and sustainable communities.

These projects aim to improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant viable communities.

For this round, grant funding will be up to 100% of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies where grant funding will be up to 50% of eligible project costs.

To be eligible, you must have an ABN and be one of the following incorporated entities:

  • an incorporated not for profit organisation
  • an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust with responsibility for a community asset or property
  • a local governing body as defined by the Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995

How to Apply:

Please read the grant opportunity guidelines Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 | business.gov.au and make sure that your organisation and project is eligible, then complete the expression of interest (EOI) form and return to melissa.price.mp@aph.gov.au by 7 February 2025

If your EOI is approved, you will be invited to complete a detailed formal application through an online portal. For clarity, this is a two-step application process. The application date referenced within the grant guideline material is regarding the department’s timeline for the submission of a formal application, which follows on from the EOI process.

Amount: Up to $20,000

EOI Form: Grants — Melissa Price MP

EOI Open Date: 17 January 2025

EOI Close Date: 5pm, Friday 7th February 2025, late applications will not be accepted.

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