August 3, 2019
Federal MPs will be accepting submissions from Monday from community organisations, councils and sporting groups for grants for small capital projects under the Stronger Communities Program (SCP).
The Federal Government has allocated a total of $22.65 million for Round 5 of the popular program, with funding of up to $150,000 allotted to each Federal electorate.
A maximum of 20 projects will be funded in each electorate and successful projects will receive a grant of between $2500 and $20,000.
The projects will selected by local Federal MPs and their community consultation committees, and then submitted to the government for assessment.
The SCP has funded more than 7700 community-based projects across Australia since it started, including upgrades to community halls and clubhouses, equipment for aged care and day care facilities, men’s sheds and inflatable rescue boats.
In the South Burnett, South Burnett First Aid Volunteers received funding in a previous round to improve car parking and accessibility at their training centre in Murgon.
“Eligible organisations, including councils and incorporated not-for-profit community service and sporting groups, can apply for grants of between $2500 and $20,000, supported by matching cash or in-kind contributions from other sources for the project,” Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said.
“If your community group needs some extra help to get a project off the ground, I strongly encourage you to submit an expression of interest,” he said.
Community groups should contact the office of their local Federal MP for more information.
SCP project proposals should be submitted by email by Friday, August 30 to:
- Wide Bay electorate – Llew O’Brien: llew.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au
- Flynn electorate – Ken O’Dowd: ken.o’dowd.mp@aph.gov.au
- Maranoa electorate – David Littleproud: david.littleproud.mp@aph.gov.au
