DAN TEHAN MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR WANNON
SHADOW MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP

Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 (Now Open)

January 27, 2025

I am pleased to invite eligible organisations in the Wannon electorate to participate in the Stronger Communities Programme Round 9.

Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 are available for eligible organisations to deliver infrastructure that encourages and supports participation in local initiatives, enhances community engagement, and contributes to creating vibrant and sustainable communities.

The grant amount for small capital projects is up to 100% of eligible project costs, except for local governing bodies where grant funding will be up to 50% of eligible projects costs. The maximum total cost of the project cannot exceed $50,000.

The application process:

  • Read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and make sure that your organisation and project are eligible.
  • Complete and return the Expression of Interest Form with supporting documentation to dan.tehan.mp@aph.gov.au before 5pm Friday 14 February 2025.
  • Following a panel process, selected organisations will then progress to stage 2 and be invited to submit a full application for the funding round through an online portal between 14 February 2025 and 28 March 2025.

A local Committee has been established to review each Expression of Interest application. To check your organisation’s eligibility and for further information about the program please refer to the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

Key Dates:

  • EOI submissions close: 5.00pm Friday 14 February 2025.
  • Full application period: 14 February 2025 – 28 March 2025.

For any further information please contact my office via dan.tehan.mp@aph.gov.au or by calling 1300 131 692.

Download Stronger Communities Programme (Round 9) Expressions of Interest form

Download Grant Opportunity Guidelines

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