Stronger Communities Programme

Applicantions for Round 1 for the programme are now closed. If you are interested in applying for Round 2, please email [email protected] and we will notify you when applications open. 

If you are a local, not-for-profit group you may be eligible to apply for a grant of $5000 to $20,000 towards a capital project of community benefit. There is $150,000 allocated for Bradfield this year.

Please note that applications must be received by October 9.

Before applying for a grant, it is recommended that you review the following information:

  1. Organisation eligibility criteria:

To be eligible for funding an Applicant must:

• • be a community based not-for-profit organisation in its own right that is not owned by a state or territory government; or
  • be a local governing body, as defined at Attachment A of the Guidelines; and
  • a legal entity with a current Australian Business Number (ABN).

The following organisations are not eligible for funding:

• • state and territory governments;
  • state and territory government-owned entities;
  • state and territory government-owned not-for-profit organisations;
  • universities, technical colleges, schools and hospitals;
  • other organisations which are primarily supported by other Australian Government programmes or initiatives;
  • Regional Development Australia committees; and
  • for-profit organisations

If you are not sure if your organisation is eligible, please contact us.

  2. Project eligibility criteria:

To be eligible for funding a project must:

• be for capital purchases/activities; and
• contribute to an improvement in local community participation and cohesion and contribute to the vibrancy and viability of the community

The following items are considered to be ineligible for funding:

• expenditure incurred prior to the announcement that the project has been successful in its application for funding;
• provision of services and support activities;
• payment of salaries for existing staff or contractors;
• recurring or ongoing expenditure (eg annual maintenance);
• projects that seek funding to stage events, exhibit a display or for filming;
• projects to undertake studies or investigations;
• purchase of land or buildings; or
• projects that involve the development of private or commercial ventures including licensed areas of registered clubs.

If you are not sure if your organisation is eligible, please contact us.

  3. Other requirements

Organisations must:

• Match funds received under the program, either with matching funds or contributions in-kind
• Provide full details of the project and organisation, including quotes and certain financial information

The full program guidelines can be found here. If you require any clarification please contact [email protected] or call (02) 9465 3950.

If your organisation wishes to apply, please email [email protected] to receive the application form. Please note that applications must be received by October 9.