Expressions of Interest for Stronger Communities Grants (Round 9) are now open!

I’m pleased to let you know the Stronger Communities Program Round 9 is now open; offering grants of $2,500 to $20,000 for eligible community groups to undertake capital projects.

To be eligible you must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following entities:

Be an eligible incorporated entity such as a not-for-profit organisation, local government or the trustee of a community asset;

Eligible project expenditure should be GST exclusive.

Previously funded projects have included fit-out for men’s sheds, dressing room refurbishments, installation of new kitchens, and other capital works. Grants are not available for ongoing expenses, land purchases, payment of utilities, display exhibitions, studies or investigations, among other exclusions.

Please note that as funds are limited to $150,000 across 20 projects per electorate not all eligible projects will be awarded funding.

You should also ensure you check the eligibility criteria here before putting in your EOI. 

If you have any questions or concerns, or issues filling out the form, please contact the office on (07) 3879 6440. 

Assessment Process

All applications will be assessed by a Community Committee. Grants are not ongoing and if your organisation is nominated by your local Federal Member of Parliament you will then be invited to apply for the grant which will be assessed by the Department of Infrastructure after the expression of interest process has been finalised.

For more information, please contact the Oxley electorate office on (07) 3879 6440 or email Milton.Dick.MP@aph.gov.au if you have any questions or need assistance.

Please read the eligibilty cretieria here before submitting an EOI.