STRONGER COMMUNITIES ROUND 9

Expressions of Interest are now open.

EOIs close Friday February 21st 2025 5pm.

What is the Stronger Communities Programme?

The Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) provides grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 to community organisations and local governments for infrastructure projects that deliver social benefits for local communities.

Projects are selected by Members of Parliament (MPs) and their community consultation committees and are then submitted to the Government for assessment. Each electorate has total funding of up to $150,000 that can be allocated to successful applications. A maximum of 20 projects will be funded in each electorate.

Before submitting an EOI, we recommend you do the following:

1. Read the grant guidelines. This includes checking that you are an eligible entity.

2. Check that your proposed project is located in the federal electorate of Gorton.

3. Identify how your proposed project links with an objective (or objectives) from section 2 of the grant guidelines. Identify the aligning activity (or activities) from section 5.1 of the guidelines. More information can be found here: https://business.gov.au/-/media/grants-and-programs/scp-round-9/stronger-communities-programme-round-9-grant-opportunity-guidelines-pdf

 

How does the application process work?

1. Those who have completed and submitted their expression of interest will be considered by the local consultative committee.

2. The local consultative committee will make recommendations to Brendan O'Connor. 

3. Successful nominees will be contacted by Friday 28th February 2025 on how to submit their formal applications. 

4. If successful, applicants should receive their grant later this year. 

 

Submitting an EOI

EOIs can be submitted via this form: https://forms.office.com/r/HgTHh96Rhr 

 

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (03) 8390 6166