COMMUNITY groups and local governments can now submit their Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Round 8 of the Stronger Communities Program.
Grants of up to $20,000 are available for small capital projects that deliver social benefits. Sam Birrell MP urges groups to submit their EoI applications that will support infrastructure and equipment projects that would benefit the wider community.
“The Stronger Communities Program is a fantastic opportunity to help get grass roots community projects off the ground, as well as much needed upgrades,” Mr Birrell said.
“A wide variety of groups have benefited from previous rounds of this program, which includes Tongala Development Group, Kyabram Youth Club and Rushworth Cricket Club.”
Up to 20 projects will be chosen to share in $150,000 which has been allocated to Nicholls.
Mr Birrell said Round 8 aims to support communities to recover from the impact of recent weather events and current economic pressures.
“Investment in our region is needed more than ever to help our towns bounce back from recent flooding as well as drive economic growth during these tough times,” Mr Birrell said.
“These cash injections will allow groups to go ahead with much needed upgrades or buy equipment which will have lasting social benefits to residents for generations to come.”
For this round, grant funding is up to 100 percent of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies (councils, authorities) where grant funding will be up to 50 percent of eligible project costs
Minimum grant amount is $2,500 while the maximum is $20,000
The total cost of a project cannot exceed $50,000
The project must be completed no later than December 31, 2023
Applications close 5pm, March 14. Successful applications will be notified to officially apply for the program after this date.
EoI forms can be requested by emailing Sam.Birrell.MP@aph.gov.au or in person at 426 Wyndham Street, Shepparton.
