Opportunity to share in community grant funding

By Shepparton News

Feb 9, 2023

Expressions of interest: Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell. Photo by Steve Huntley

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Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell is calling on community organisations and local governments to submit expressions of interest for round eight of the Stronger Communities Program.

Grants of up to $20,000 are available to go towards small capital projects that deliver social benefits for local communities across Nicholls.

“The Stronger Communities Program is a fantastic opportunity to help get grassroots community projects off the ground, as well as much-needed upgrades,” Mr Birrell said.

“A wide variety of groups have benefited from previous rounds of this program, which includes Tongala Development Group, Kyabram Youth Club and Rushworth Cricket Club.”

Up to 20 projects will be chosen to share in the $150,000 that has been allocated to Nicholls.

“Investment in our region is needed more than ever to help our towns bounce back from recent flooding, as well as drive economic growth during these tough times,” Mr Birrell said.

“These cash injections will allow groups to go ahead with much-needed upgrades or buy equipment which will have lasting social benefits to residents for generations to come.”

Round 8 Stronger Communities Grant

For this round, grant funding will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies (councils, authorities) where grant funding will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs.

The minimum grant amount is $2500 while the maximum available is $20,000. The total cost of a project cannot exceed $50,000 and the project must be completed no later than December 31, 2023.

Expressions of interest forms can be requested by emailing sam.birrell.mp@aph.gov.au or in person at the electorate office at 426 Wyndham St, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630.

Expressions of interest applications close 5pm, March 14.

Successful applications will be notified to officially apply for the program after this date.