Archived Grant Opportunity View - GO379

The Stronger Communities Programme supports the Australian Government's commitment to help deliver social benefits in communities across Australia.

Round 3 of the programme will provide $22.5 million, $150,000 to each electorate for eligible small capital projects that improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.

Each Federal Member of Parliament (MP) must consult with their local community to identify potential projects that are consistent with the intended programme outcomes.

Participation in the Stronger Communities Programme is optional. Should an MP choose not to participate in the programme, the funding allocated to their electorate will be returned to the Federal Budget.

To be eligible to apply you must have been invited by your Federal Member of Parliament, have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following entities:

• a local government agency or body as defined in Appendix A of the guidelines
• a not for profit organisation that is a legal entity. You are required to demonstrate your 'not for profit' status through one of the following:
• current Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission's (ACNC) Registration
• state or territory incorporated association status
• constitutional documents or articles of association that demonstrate the not-for-profit character of the organisation
• a trustee on behalf of a property trust with responsibility for a community asset.

For the purposes of the programme, we also consider the following organisations to be local governing bodies.

• Anangu Pitjantjatjara, Maralinga, Gerard, Nepabunna and Yalata local governing bodies in SA
• Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council
• Lord Howe Island Board
• Norfolk Island Regional Council
• The Outback Communities Authority
• The Shire of Christmas Island
• The Silverton and Tibooburra villages in NSW
• The Trust Account in the NT and
• ACT Government.

Joint applications are acceptable, provided you have a lead applicant who is the main driver of the project and is eligible to apply. You must have a formal arrangement in place with all parties.

$22,500,000.00

From $2,500.00 to $20,000.00

To apply, go to www.business.gov.au/scp

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