COMMUNITY groups are eligible for round eight of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program, which supports organisations and councils.
The program aims to improve local community participation, providing grants between $2,500 and $20,000 for not-for-profit organisations and local governments to deliver local projects.
Each federal electorate will receive a capped amount of $150,000 to fund up to 20 projects, which Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell said would help with infrastructure and flood recovery.
“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,” he 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.”
Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell said the program was a ‘real opportunity’ for clubs and groups to grow their organisations.
“The Stronger Communities Program is a great opportunity for not-for-profit groups in McEwen who have struggled since the pandemic to fund small capital projects that can encourage greater social interaction and boost participation in the community,” he said.
For this round, grant funding will be up to 100 per cent of project costs except for local governments where grant funding will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs.
The total cost of a project cannot exceed $50,000 and the project must be completed no later than December 31, 2023.
Applicants in the Nicholls electorate can request expression of interest forms by emailing Sam.Birrell.MP@aph.gov.au or in person at the electorate office at 426 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Applications close 5pm on March 14.
Those in the McEwen electorate can request expression of interest forms by emailing rob.mitchell.mp@aph.gov.au or calling the Wallan office at 5716 3000. Applications in McEwen close March 10.
