Stronger Communities Programme a boost for Bradfield

Bradfield has received a significant boost in the 2015 Budget with $300,000 over two years allocated to fund small capital projects in the local community.

Under the Stronger Communities Programme, Federal Members of Parliament will be responsible for consulting with communities to identify high priority projects.  Federal Member for Bradfield, Paul Fletcher, is keen to secure funding for important projects in the area and will form a Bradfield Advisory Committee to assist in identifying appropriate local projects.

“The Coalition Government’s new Stronger Communities Programmewill provide much needed funding to enable small capital projects in local communities to be undertaken,” said Paul Fletcher.

“Our community will receive funding of $150,000 per year over two years, to support projects that deliver social benefits.

Grants of between $1,000 and $20,000 will be made available to reputable, not-for-profit organisations for local projects.

“Grants will fund projects that will yield significant social benefits and can be delivered within the two-year lifespan of the programme.

“I look forward to seeing new local projects for a stronger community, and to the people of Bradfield benefitting from this programme.

“The 2015 Budget is the next step in the Government’s responsible, long-term economic plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians,” Mr Fletcher said.

Guidelines for the Programme will be available shortly on the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development website at www.infrastructure.gov.au.