The Stronger Communities Programme (the program) supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia by funding projects in each of the 151 Federal electorates. The program provides grants for community projects to strengthen and benefit local communities and is part of the Government’s 2024-25 Budget initiatives.

Each electorate has total funding of up to $150,000 that can be allocated to successful applications. A maximum of 20 projects will be funded in each electorate.

The program is open for expressions of interest. Please note that the guidelines for this year's round have changed from previous rounds. 

The grant amount will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project expenditure (grant percentage) except for local governing bodies where the grant amount will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenditure.

- The minimum grant amount is $2,500.
- The maximum grant amount is $20,000.

The maximum cost of your project cannot exceed $50,000.

You are responsible for the remaining eligible project expenditure (where applicable). For local governing bodies, total Commonwealth funding for the project cannot exceed 50 per cent of the total eligible project expenditure. Local governing bodies can fund their matched funding contribution from any other source, including from state government.

You must complete your project no later than 31 December 2025.

You will need to review the guidelines before submitting your Expression of Interest, which you can access on the Grants Connect website by clicking Grant Opportunity Guidelines. 

I encourage all eligible groups across the Corangamite electorate to apply.

Expression of Interest forms (EOI) can be downloaded by clicking here.

Please email your completed EOI to [email protected] or mail it to 26/500-540 Torquay Road Armstrong Creek VIC 3217 by no later than 5pm, 14 Feb 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact my office on 03 5261 7683.