Expressions of Interest are now being sought for Round 9 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.
A total of $22.65 million will be allocated across all of the 151 federal electorates, with grants of between $2,500, and $20,000 available for local community groups.
There will be a maximum of 20 projects funded in the electorate of Hume up to the value of $150,000.
Parts of the Hume electorate are within the Macarthur region.
The funding can be used to deliver infrastructure projects that provide social benefits for local communities.
Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor (pictured above) said local community groups were not immune to the current cost of living crisis.
“Many rely on sponsorships and donations provided by local businesses.
“When businesses fall on hard times this has a flow on effect to these organisations”.
Interested groups are being asked to fill in an expression of interest form and return it to the Camden or Goulburn office either by email angus.taylor.mp@aph.gov.au or in person by Friday, 14th February 2025 at 5pm.
The projects will be assessed by a community panel after that date.
Organisations will then be invited to apply for a grant by the Member for Hume on or before Friday, February 21.
