Stronger Communities Programme - Round 8
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The Stronger Communities Programme supports the Australian Government's commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia by funding small capital projects in each of the 151 federal electorates. The program is part of the Government’s 2022-23 October budget initiatives focussed on making local economies stronger and boosting community organisations. Round 8 of the program will run through to 31 December 2023.
Grants between $2,500 and $20,000 will be available to fund a maximum of 20 projects per electorate that contribute to vibrant and viable communities.
Round 8 of the program aims to support communities recover from the widespread impacts of adverse weather events and current economic pressures. For this round, grant funding will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies where grant funding will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs. Local governing bodies must provide matched funding contributions towards their eligible project.
Expressions of Interest applications close 5pm (AEST) Tuesday 14 March 2023