Stronger Communities Programme Round 9:
The Stronger Communities Programme provides grants between $2,500 and $20,000 for not-for-profit community organisations and local governments. Its aim is to deliver small infrastructure projects that deliver social benefits for local communities, enhance community well-being and address specific needs of diverse groups.
Please click the link here: Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 Expression of Interest (EOI) Form to download the EOI form, which needs to be completed and returned to my office no later than 5pm Friday 14th February 2025. Please note your organisation’s project address must be included in the EOI.
To ensure your organisation meets the grant guidelines and criteria to apply, please ensure you read the grant guidelines, which can be found through the following link: Grant Guidelines. The appendix includes several helpful item category examples of eligible items.
EOI submissions close 14th February 2025
Local Sporting Championships Round 4:
The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.
If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.
- Base Grant: $500
- Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
- Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
All guidelines, eligibility criteria and FAQ’s can be found on the following website:
Local Sporting Champions | Australian Sports Commission
Round 4 2024/25 Applications close 30th April 2025
For more information:
For a centralised publication of forecast and current Australian Government grant opportunities, visit
help.grants.gov.au