Expressions of Interest for the 2025 Swan Stronger Communities Program Round 9 are NOW OPEN.
I’m pleased to let you know the Stronger Communities Program Round 9 is now open; offering grants of $2,500 to $20,000 for eligible community groups to undertake capital projects.
Funding is available for incorporated not for profits in the Swan electorate (2022 boundaries). Check the map here: SWAN.
To be eligible you must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following entities:
- Be an eligible incorporated entity such as a not-for-profit organisation, local government or the trustee of a community asset;
- Eligible project expenditure should be GST exclusive.
You should also ensure you check the eligibility criteria here before putting in your EOI.
Previously funded projects have included fit-out for men’s sheds, dressing room refurbishments, installation of new kitchens, and other capital works. Grants are not available for ongoing expenses, land purchases, payment of utilities, display exhibitions, studies or investigations, among other exclusions.
Please note that as funds are limited to $150,000 across 20 projects per electorate. Not all eligible projects will be awarded funding. You can directly access the guidelines here.
Projects funded by the Stronger Communities Grant must be completed by 31 December 2025.
The first stage of this grant process is expression of interest only.
If you have any questions, please phone my office on 9355 0099 or email [email protected]
Expressions of interest close on 7 February at 5pm 2025.
