My office is now accepting Expressions of Interests (EOI) for Round 9 of the Stronger Communities Programme.
The program intends to encourage and support participation in local projects, improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.
This is for Macarthur-based community organisations and groups to secure between $2,500 and $20,000 for a total of 20 projects in Macarthur.
Funds can be for up to 100% of eligible project costs, except for Local Government Bodies whose funding can be up to 50% of eligible funding costs. LGA's will be required to provide matched funding contributions towards their eligible project.
All applicants must submit their expressions of interest (EOI's) to my office by the 16th of February 2025.
Important note:
Organisation eligibility and grant money expenditure has changed this year so please review the Grant Opportunity Guidelines carefully before submitting your EOI.
Organisation eligibility is listed in section 4.1 and funding expenditure in section 5.1 of the Grant Guidelines.
The guidelines and requirements here:
Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 Grant opportunity guidelines PDF
I encourage all who can to apply and submit an EOI.
These EOI's are then assessed through a community consultation committee, with 20 of these then being submitted for final assessment before funding is provided to successful applicants.
Please do not hesitate to contact my office on (02) 4620 0293 or [email protected] should you have any further queries as I am happy to assist.
Dr Mike Freelander MP
Federal Member for Macarthur
