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Darren Chester calls for EOI on Stronger Communities Programme, submit your applications by 12 February 2025

Gippsland community groups can apply for grants up to $20,000 through the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Programme. EOIs close February 12, 2025. Visit the department's website for guidelines and criteria.

By news@gippsland - 21st January 2025 - Back to News

Gippsland community organisations have the opportunity to secure a grant of up to $20,000 under the latest round of the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Programme (SCP), announced by Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester has called for expressions of interest from local groups with grants of between $2500 and $20,000 available across the electorate of Gippsland.

Darren Chester invites local community groups to submit expressions of interest for grants of between $2500 and $20,000 to support their next project under the latest round of the Australian governmentss Stronger Communities Programme (SCP)

Supporting local communities

Mr Chester said, "In total, we have been allocated $150,000 for infrastructure projects that will deliver social benefits for local communities as part of Round Nine of the SCP. The program is a fantastic initiative from the previous federal government that supports local groups in increasing participation and contributing to vibrant and viable communities."

"Dozens of local community groups have benefitted from SCP over the years, from supporting the development of Sale's Seed Community Garden and building Bruthen's Lions Park's wet-weather shelter to extending Morwell's Gippsland Immigration Park Heritage Walk and improving Churchill's Mathison Park's playground and picnic area. Community groups often use the grants to add to their fundraising efforts and deliver outstanding projects across Gippsland," Mr Chester said.

Grant application guidelines

Mr Chester advised all potential applicants to review the grant guidelines to ensure their project meets the new eligibility criteria. "Projects must meet the eligibility requirements and directly align with at least one of the program objectives on the department's website," Mr Chester said.

The EOI period is now open and will close at 5pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. EOIs will then be assessed by the Community Consultation Committee for eligibility, and successful applicants will be invited to complete a full submission.

EOIs must be submitted via Darren Chester website, to be considered. For more information, including grant opportunity guidelines, visit Australian Government - Business website.

Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

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