THE Federal Government is providing a new tranche of $150,000 in federal funding for small- scale upgrades and new equipment for community groups in Nicholls.
Expressions of interest opened today for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme (SCP), which gives local governing bodies and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects for grants of up to $20,000.
Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum said, “More funding for Nicholls would deliver the infrastructure and equipment our communities need to be successful and grow.
“This latest funding injection will support up to 20 projects across our communities, supporting jobs and delivering an economic boost to drive our recovery on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Drum said.
Mr Drum said 17 groups in Nicholls received funding in Round 6 of the SCP. These included the Tongala Development Group, Kyabram Youth Club, Gunbower Bowls Club, Rushworth Cricket Club, and Seymour Railway Heritage Centre.
“I strongly encourage interested organisations to contact my office regarding projects important to them and our community.
“Grants from $2,500 up to $20,000 are available to cover up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs, or up to 50 percent of eligible project costs for local governing bodies.”
